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4 Nature Tours Ltd specialise in personalised, small group guided nature tours around Dunedin and throughout Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. These may include scenic Otago Harbour, spectacular coastline, hidden beaches, unusual geology and enthralling Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Travel in comfort, at your own pace in “an awesome environment” and encounter nature in its broadest sense, with a thrilling array of our endangered, unusual and rare wildlife up close. Your friendly, knowledgeable local guide aims to make your tour "the highlight of your trip" to New Zealand. Relax as you are chauffeured through stunning scenery to see some of Otago’s hidden treasures in our comfortable, air conditioned vehicle. Experience many of the areas scenic and wildlife highlights whilst avoiding the crowds and delays of large group tours. Stay a little longer to enjoy that special encounter, stop when you want to take a photograph, move on when you want. 4 Nature Tours offer a "great personal service" to make your tour "a wonderful day, perfect!"
Covid-19 update as at 23rd March 2020
We have temporarily suspended tour bookings on our website until 28th April until we know more. All New-Zealanders are in self-isolation for 4 weeks from Wednesday 25th March 2020. Teresa Cadogan-Streamer
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*Online bookings incur a 6% booking fee charged by the booking agent.
Cruise Ship Tours:
All of our tours listed below fit within the time frame most cruise ships are docked in Otago Harbour
We collect clients booked on our tours from the Port Cruise ship terminal between 8.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. or by arrangement.
On the rare occasion a ship cannot make it in to Port there is no cancellation fee.
We have a variety of Full day and Half day tours to choose from.
All cater to a range of interests and abilities:
From NZ$230 per person*
Duration - 7 hours. Includes:
Visit and receive a guided tour of Orokonui Forest Ecosanctuary - 90 minutes in total.
Travel via scenic coastal road from Dunedin to the Waitaki District - approximately 80km and 2 hours.
Trotters Gorge geological feature en route - approx. 20 minutes
Yellow eyed penguins and sea birds - approx. 90 minutes
Moeraki Boulders - 40 minutes
Return journey via State Highway approx. 1 hour
Stunning scenery, running commentary and Morning tea.
This full day 4 Nature tour combines viewing the world's rarest penguins with the unique Moeraki Boulders, stunning scenery, an ancient rock gorge and several rare and endangered birds and reptiles at the precious Orokonui Ecosanctuary. This 4 Nature tour is aimed at cruise ship passengers and those who want to fit a bit of everything into their day.
*2-6 persons, (minimum charge NZ$395 applies for a sole passenger, tour size can be limited to 4 for a premium NZ$310 p.p.)
There is also the option to add on Dunedin city highlights to this tour. (75 minutes) From NZ$30 per person**
**2-6 persons, (minimum charge $NZ$48 applies for a sole passenger, tour size can be limited to 4 for a premium of NZ$40 p.p.)
From NZ$190 per person*
Duration - 5 hours. Includes:
Travel via scenic coastal road from Dunedin to the Waitaki District -approximately 80km and 2 hours.
Trotters Gorge geological feature en route - approx. 20 minutes
Moeraki Boulders - approx 40 minutes.
Yellow eyed penguins and sea birds - approx 1.5 hours.
Morning or afternoon tea.
One hour Return via State Highway to Dunedin.
Encounter some of New Zealand's rare wildlife on this 4 Nature tour which combines viewing the world’s rarest penguin, marine wildlife and a wide variety of birds with the unique Moeraki Boulders, almost spherical rock formations, weighing several tons and up to three meters in diameter.
Click here to see a video of Yellow Eyed Penguins and Moeraki Boulders Tour Video courtesy of Steve Tsentserensky taken whilst on the tour.
*2-6 persons, (minimum charge NZ$345 applies for a sole passenger, tour size can be limited to 4 for a premium NZ$260 p.p.)
There is also the option to add on Dunedin city highlights to this tour. (75 minutes) From NZ$30 per person**
**2-6 persons, (minimum charge $NZ$48 applies for a sole passenger, tour size can be limited to 4 for a premium of NZ$40 p.p.)
From NZ$190 per person*
Duration - 7 hours. Includes:
Organ pipes hill-hike up the side of Mt. Cargill to view this volcanic rock formation. - approx. 90 minutes.
Scenic drive from pick-up to Orokonui Ecosanctuary - endangered and rare birds, stunning forest approx 2 hours.
Coastal drive - 20 minutes to Wetlands then bird viewing 40-60 minutes, including morning or afternoon tea.
White sand beach walk and stunning sea cave, with pelagic and coastal birds - 75 minutes including Afternoon tea.
An alternate scenic route is taken on the drive back to your Dunedin drop-off location.
This 4 Nature tour includes a 45 minute stepped ascent (with corresponding downhill return) to the Organ Pipes basalt pillars, the birds and forest of Orokonui Ecosanctuary, a picturesque wetland, sea caves and stunning beach. This full day 4 Nature tour is aimed at those able to walk on uneven ground and with a moderate level of fitness, who want to experience New Zealand’s unique wildlife up close and personal.
*2-6 persons, (minimum charge NZ$325 applies for a sole passenger, tour size can be limited to 4 for a premium NZ$260 p.p.)
There is also the option to add on Dunedin city highlights to this tour. (75 minutes) From NZ$30 per person**
**2-6 persons, (minimum charge $NZ$48 applies for a sole passenger, tour size can be limited to 4 for a premium of NZ$40 p.p.)
From NZ$190 per person*
Duration - 7 hours. Includes:
30 minute Scenic drive from pick-up to Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Receive a guided tour among endangered and rare birds, within stunning regenerating native forest. - approx 2 hours.
20 minutes Coastal drive to Wetlands. Then stroll along the water's edge for bird viewing approx 40-60 minutes,
Receive morning or afternoon tea.
15 minute transfer to the Pacific Ocean shore. Take a walk alongside rock cliffs on a white sand beach to view a cooled magma sea cave, with pelagic and coastal birds - 75 minutes
An alternate scenic route is taken on the drive back to your Dunedin drop-off location.
This 4 Nature Tour includes many of the highlights of the walking tour but is tailored for those able to walk on well formed tracks and beaches who want to experience New Zealand’s unique wildlife at a gentler pace.
*2-6 persons, (minimum charge NZ$325 applies for a sole passenger, tour size can be limited to 4 for a premium NZ$260 p.p.)
There is also the option to add on Dunedin city highlights to this tour. (75 minutes) From NZ$30 per person**
**2-6 persons, (minimum charge $NZ$48 applies for a sole passenger, tour size can be limited to 4 for a premium of NZ$40 p.p.)
From NZ$190 per person*
Duration 7 hours. Includes:
30 minute scenic drive from pick-up to Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Receive a guided tour among endangered and rare birds, inside regenerating native forest protected behind a predator resistant fence. approx 3 - 4 hours.
20 minutes coastal drive to Wetlands and/or Pacific Ocean shoreline for extended bird viewing, including morning or afternoon tea.
An alternate scenic route is taken on the drive back to your Dunedin drop-off location.
This specialised 4 Nature tour is designed for those determined to try and view specific rare birds or reptiles. This full day tour includes an extended tour of the forest birds at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, plus wetlands and sea birds.
*2-6 persons, (minimum charge NZ$325 applies for a sole passenger, tour size can be limited to 4 for a premium NZ$260 p.p.)
There is also the option to add on Dunedin city highlights to this tour. (75 minutes) From NZ$30 per person**
**2-6 persons, (minimum charge $NZ$48 applies for a sole passenger, tour size can be limited to 4 for a premium of NZ$40 p.p.)
From NZ$130 per person*
Duration 4 - 5 hours. Includes:
30 minute scenic drive from pick-up to Orokonui Ecosanctuary - Receive a guided tour among endangered and rare birds, inside regenerating native forest protected behind a predator resistant fence . approx 2 hours.
Coastal drive - 20 minutes to Wetlands then bird viewing 40-60 minutes, including morning or afternoon tea.
An alternate scenic route is taken on the drive back to your Dunedin drop-off location.
This half day tour is intended for those able to walk on uneven ground at a gentle pace, who want to experience some of the highlights of New Zealand’s unique wildlife up close and personal. It includes a two hour tour of the forest birds at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, plus a wetlands area.
*2-6 persons, (minimum charge NZ$225 applies for a sole passenger, tour size can be limited to 4 for a premium NZ$175 p.p.)
There is also the option to add on Dunedin city highlights to this tour. (75 minutes) From NZ$30 per person**
**2-6 persons, (minimum charge $NZ$48 applies for a sole passenger, tour size can be limited to 4 for a premium of NZ$40 p.p.)
Work with 4 Nature to put together your own private personalised tour. We will help you arrange a unique itinerary to suit your interests from half day jaunts to multi-day packages.
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Enjoy the thrill of seeing a yellow eyed penguin chick. 
There are only 347 takahe left in the world - fortunately a pair roam freely around Orokonui Ecosanctuary, to the delight of visitors. 
The endangered yellow eyed penguin.
Moeraki Boulders. 
Pied stilt seen at wetlands and beaches. 
The tuneful Tui usually seen at the Ecosanctuary.
The Organ Pipes
The Uncommon Variable Oyster Catcher. 
Longbeach
Koru 
Dunedin railway station.