Fewer people.
More wildlife.

Premium Wildlife Encounters

Dunedin, new zealand

Clearwater Wildlife Tours provides exclusive access to our family’s historical farm and private conservation reserve on the wild side of the Otago Peninsula. 

This spectacular rugged coastline offers one of the best places in New Zealand to see rare species in the wild.

Our tours

Yellow eyed penguin arrivals
Wild One Tour (4 hours)

Collection and drop off in central Dunedin. Journey to our private farm and conservation reserve on the wild side of the Otago Peninsula.

Adult $225.00
Child (5-15 yrs) $225.00

Maximum 10 per tour

Parking & Pickup Information

NZ sea lions
Wild Private Tour (4+ hours)

Bespoke wildlife experience with a personal guide and dedicated vehicle. Tailor your trip to our conservation reserve to suit your interests and schedule.

From $2750.00 per vehicle

Maximum 10 per tour

Children under 5 years welcome

Cruise Ship Tours

Book your Wild One tour directly with us and enjoy our enhanced cruise cancellation policy. Collection and drop off in central Dunedin.
Adult $225.00
Child (5-15 years) $225.00

Private Tours (5+ hours) available with collection from the cruise terminal.
From $3250.00

Important Cruise Information

Holly
May 2026
The best wildlife tour I’ve ever been on - knowledgeable guide, magical viewing of wildlife, a must for anyone travelling in NZ!
Silky
May 2026
One of the best and highly recommended experience for wildlife lovers. The highlight of the trip was watching yellow eyed penguins, we were lucky and saw 3 of them. It was a great outing, thanks to Adrian.
Stephanie N.
May 2026
Fantastic wildlife tour with Clearwater. We were able to see many of the NZ birds, sea lions, fur seals, and even two yellow-eyed penguins. Ben was externally knowledgable and our group learned a lot - definitely recommend during your time in Dunedin!
Allard K.
May 2026
We had an amazing experience with Clearwater Wildlife Tours! ... We were lucky enough to see sea lions, seals, and the very special yellow-eyed penguin, which was truly unique and unforgettable.
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Small groups. Private land.
Rare wildlife.

Your professionally guided tour, limited to 10 guests, takes you across our private family farm to a spectacular secluded beach and conservation reserve on the remote side of the Otago Peninsula. These areas are not accessible to the public, giving you an intimate, authentic wildlife experience found nowhere else in New Zealand.

A family legacy of conservation

The Clearwater family has deep roots on the Otago Peninsula and is dedicated to protecting and enhancing this extraordinary environment. By joining us, you help support the ongoing care of one of New Zealand’s most important habitats for endangered wildlife. Share this untamed and dramatic landscape with some of the rarest species on Earth.

Award‑winning wildlife tours

Our 4-hour Wild One Tour is consistently reviewed as one of the best wildlife tour experiences in New Zealand.

  • TripAdvisor #9 of Things to do in NZ (2025)
  • Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Award (2025)
  • Qualmark Gold Status: Excellence in sustainable tourism
A sea lion rests on the shoreline