Kia ora, welcome to
DUNEDIN
For over 40-years our guests have enjoyed unrivalled access to the wildest locations on the Otago Harbour and Otago Peninsula.
Choose from a range of viewing experiences on land and sea. Options for all budgets and schedules.
Have a vehicle? You might want to drive yourself to Wellers Rock Wharf and hop aboard a One-hour Wildlife Cruise. Or perhaps you’d prefer to depart from the city and explore the length of the Otago Harbour on our longer tour, the City to Sea Wildlife Cruise.
We often spot taonga species like royal albatross, yellow-eyed and blue penguins, sea lions, fur seals, dolphins and other unique Southern Ocean animals.
If you want to benefit from years of local knowledge, then take a look at our range of premium bus tours.
Our friendly guides will make life easy and show you the natural wonders of the Otago Peninsula.
Our bus tours connect our renowned Wildlife Cruise with other local highlights, including guided visits to Larnach Castle, the Royal Albatross Centre and The OPERA conservation reserve.
If you are visiting Dunedin aboard a cruise ship, we also have specially designed shore excursions to suit your port arrival and departure times.
the Wildlife Capital of New Zealand
ŌTEPOTI
✓ Award-winning tours for over 40 years
✓ Unrivalled access to protected areas
✓ Wildlife cruises & self-drive combos
✓ Guided tours of the Otago Peninsula
✓ Accommodation pickups for bus tours
✓ Local team with expert knowledge
We work closely with and support:
Monarch’s head office and city wharf is located at 20 Fryatt Street, Dunedin.
This is also the main departure point for many of our Otago Peninsula Bus Tours and the City to Sea Wildlife Cruise.
Do you plan on booking a One-hour Wildlife Cruise or one of the Self-drive Combos?
If so, you’ll need to drive roughly 40-mins from Dunedin city to Wellers Rock Wharf on the Otago Peninsula (813 Harington Point Road, Ōtākou).
OUR LOCATIONS
Monarch Head Office & City Wharf
20 Fryatt Street, Dunedin
Wellers Rock Wharf
813 Harington Point Road, Otakou