What to do and see in Dunedin, South Island: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

August 20, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Rare yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals and the world's only mainland albatross colony share residence in Dunedin, New Zealand's oldest city. When you're not watching wildlife, this South Island Otago Coast town also boasts impressive historic architecture from its days as a gold-rush mecca. Visit the 1906 Flemish Renaissance railway station or the country's largest center of higher learning, which resembles Glasgow University, thanks to the area's early Scottish settlers.
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1. Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

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Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

The crew of Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours take great pride in getting our guests closer to unique southern ocean wildlife and spectacular local scenery. The Otago Peninsula and Harbour is renowned for it's breeding populations of northern royal albatross, yellow-eyed & blue penguins, NZ fur seals, sea lions, and many other wildlife species. We think cruising on the MV Monarch is the BEST way to see them.

2. Wild Angler

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Wild Angler

South Island, New Zealand fly fishing guides for Queenstown, Wanaka and Dunedin. Queenstown-based helicopter wilderness expeditions to the classic backcountry rivers of Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks. Lower South Island fly fishing road trips connecting Queenstown and Wanaka to Dunedin. Dunedin- and Queenstown-based day trips to the Mataura River and other Otago and Southland streams. All-inclusive packages available. Corporate inquiries welcome. Quality gear and professional photography.

3. Ezifish Charters

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Ezifish Charters

EziFisH Charters: Dunedin Fishing Charters Sustainable Fishing Practices, providing full and half day fishing experiences. Moeraki Charter - Moeraki is an authentic seaside village (3 hours south of Christchurch) and offers some of the best fishing in the South Island. Our charters in Moeraki are tailored to ensure you enjoy the South Island scenery as well as catching an array fish. You'll spend the day out in the open water fishing for Blue Cod, Hapuka, Terakihi, Sea Perch and anything else that bites!

4. Port To Port Cruises And Wildlife Tours

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Port To Port Cruises And Wildlife Tours

Experience Otago Harbour and beyond........... Experience for yourself the unique natural attractions that Dunedin has to offer by joining one of our world class Otago Harbour cruises.  We offer 2 hour cruises around the Otago Harbour and Taiaroa Head, wildlife capital of New Zealand. We also offer a harbour ferry service from Portobello to Port Chalmers, return.

5. Karitane Maori Tours

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Karitane Maori Tours

Karitāne Māori Tours is located on the beautiful east coast of New Zealand's South Island, only a 30-minute drive from Otago's largest city, Dunedin. Traverse the beautiful Waikouaiti River on our waka ama (outrigger) or waka unua (double hull) with our experienced and knowledgeable guides. Our tours are owned and operated by Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki, the local Maori iwi (people) of the area.

6. Dive Otago

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Dive Otago

Come diving or snorkelling with us! Divcover the beautiful diving around the Otago coast. If you are new to diving or snorkelling you can have even have an introductory dive in our indoor heated dive pool.

7. Eden Cafe & Boat Hire

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Eden Cafe & Boat Hire

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