Clearwater Wildlife Tours

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Our small group tours (10 max) offer unrivalled opportunities to connect with rare yellow eyed penguins, NZ sea lions, NZ fur seals plus a wide variety of albatross, sea & wading birds all in their natural environment on the Clearwater family farm.

We’re starting in a hidden world beneath our shores: the Otago submarine canyons.Our team learned so much while creating...
19/06/2026

We’re starting in a hidden world beneath our shores: the Otago submarine canyons.

Our team learned so much while creating this instalment of Currents of Hope, and we’re always eager to learn more. We hope you discovered something new too!

Come back next week to see what we deep dive into next!

17/06/2026

We got asked on one of our tours recently, “Why do the penguins stand and rub themselves?” It’s a great question, so we thought we’d share a little bit about preening.

This small, intimate, glimpse into their daily routine always makes us feel lucky to share the coastline with such incredible animals.

11/06/2026

These NZ Sea Lion pups gave us such a treat on tour yesterday. We were lucky enough to spot four them playing in the inlets on our way through, splashing, crashing and practising all the moves they’ll need as they grow. Moments like these are the heart of winter on the Otago Peninsula.

World Oceans Day is here, and this year’s theme of strengthening marine protected areas couldn’t be more vital.Here in O...
09/06/2026

World Oceans Day is here, and this year’s theme of strengthening marine protected areas couldn’t be more vital.

Here in Otago, we’re lucky to be surrounded by diverse, rich, and fragile marine ecosystems. To celebrate and spotlight these taonga (treasures), we’re launching a month‑long series of deep dives into the marine systems that shape our coast and our future.

We’re calling it Currents of Hope.

Take a guess at which ecosystem we’ll begin with.
See you next week… 🌊

The days may be shorter and the air sharper, but the wildlife of the Otago Peninsula doesn’t pause for winter. Hoiho, Pā...
05/06/2026

The days may be shorter and the air sharper, but the wildlife of the Otago Peninsula doesn’t pause for winter. Hoiho, Pākake, and Kekeno pups continue their routines — and if you’re brave enough to face the cold, we’re right there with you, watching it all unfold.

📸 Paris Stratton, Indy Parnello

03/06/2026

We often get asked about the “mermaid hair” swishing at the edges of the Kekeno rookery and we love the curiosity it sparks. Southern bull kelp is one of the quiet heroes of our coastline, creating rich underwater habitats and continuing to nourish the shore long after it lands on the sand. It’s a beautiful reminder that even the simplest things we find on a walk can tell big stories about the health of our marine ecosystems.

01/06/2026

As we mark King’s Birthday, we can’t help but think of the kings who reign here year‑round, Whakahao, our male New Zealand Sea Lions. We hope you enjoy the public holiday with your whānau, and with the incredible wildlife that shares this coastline with us.

📸 Giverny Kate
📸 Paris Stratton
📸 Indy Parnello

World Sea Lion Day reminds us just how lucky we are to share our coastline with Pākake, one of the world’s rarest sea li...
30/05/2026

World Sea Lion Day reminds us just how lucky we are to share our coastline with Pākake, one of the world’s rarest sea lions, and a true taonga of the Otago Peninsula. There is never a dull moment sharing our beaches with these characters. We’re proud to support the New Zealand Sea Lion Trust and the incredible mahi they lead to protect these animals and their future. Today, we celebrate the species, the people who care for them, and the privilege of watching Pākake thrive on our shores.

Dax and the team are grateful to City Sanctuary for gifting us 30, DOC200 traps to expand our trap network across Cape S...
28/05/2026

Dax and the team are grateful to City Sanctuary for gifting us 30, DOC200 traps to expand our trap network across Cape Saunders farm and Papanui beach. Effective predator control is essential for the survival of Hoiho, Yellow Eyed Penguins, who are vulnerable to introduced mammals such as rodents, mustelids and felines. Every trap helps give our taonga species a better chance to thrive on our coastline.

Thank you City Sanctuary!!

26/05/2026

Hoiho aren’t just ocean experts, they’re also keen inland explorers. Instead of nesting in open coastal colonies, they seek out sheltered forest spaces, sometimes a kilometre from the shore. Catching a glimpse of their quiet journeys is one of those rare moments that stays with you for a lifetime.

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Address

Otago Peninsula
Dunedin
9077

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

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+6434778899

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