Royal Albatross Centre, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

Tour Information

The Royal Albatross Centre is nestled at the foot of Taiaroa Head, at one with its environment. Start your wildlife adventure - step into the foyer dominated by Poutokomanawa, a carved pole telling the history of the Maori people of the headland. Settle back for an introduction to the Royal Albatross narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Your guide will take you through the bird's fascinating story.
From the Centre, it's a short walk to the Observatory for the privilege of seeing the greatest of all seabirds. Wander through the McMillan Gallery and learn more of the history and wildlife of the area. Enjoy a snack or meal at the Royal Albatross Café and look out for a memento - you'll want to remember the day you met the Royals of Taiaroa!
Experience a tour of the diverse features of Taiaroa Head, an area unique in the world for the variety and richness of the bird and marine life found there, together with its human heritage of settlement and use from the days of Maori fortification to the present.

Visitors to the Royal Albatross Centre can view the interpretative
wildlife displays, learn of the historical use of the area and experience
the famous Unique Taiaroa guided tours.
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A proportion of every ticket sold at the Royal Albatross Centre
goes directly towards the fostering and protection of the
Northern Royal Albatross.
Witness the fascinating social and family life of the breeding colony,
devoted parents guarding their chicks;
adolescents posturing and displaying as only juveniles can,
courtship proceedings, nest building and interplay....
enjoy the priviledge of viewing these majestic seabirds
in their natural environment.