Taiaroa Head royal albatross colony

At the tip of the Otago Peninsula, Taiaroa Head hosts a rare mainland royal albatross colony. The Royal Albatross Centre runs tours with viewing from an observatory. Albatrosses are around much of the year, with the best viewing in breeding season.

Good to know

• Book tours ahead, especially in summer
• Dress for wind, it is exposed

Best time

Afternoon

Open

All year

Getting there

Sealed road all the way

Vehicles

Campervans fine

Dogs

No dogs

Facilities

• Toilets
• Wi-Fi

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.