Otago Peninsula

A short loop from Dunedin to Taiaroa Head, Larnach Castle and Sandfly Bay.

Distance
60 km
Driving
2 hours
Take
1 day
Route
Loop
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About 20 km end to end, the Otago Peninsula has royal albatross at Taiaroa Head, Sandfly Bay and Larnach Castle. A half-day loop.

The stops

  1. Start

    Dunedin

  2. Town

    Portobello

    Harbour village

  3. Nature

    Taiaroa Head

    Royal albatross colony

  4. Beach

    Sandfly Bay

    Dunes and sea lions

  5. Landmark

    Larnach Castle

    Historic mansion

  6. Back to the start

    Dunedin

Where to stay

  • Night 1

    Dunedin

    Dunedin Holiday Park

When to go
Year round
On the road
Narrow road at harbour edge.

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