WILD BALL
GOLD, GEMS, AND GATSBY
7PM, FRIDAY 11 APRIL
WILD DUNEDIN’S
NATUREDOME
10AM–4PM, SUNDAY 13 APRIL
Daily Events
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Monarch – Wildlife Cruise Discount
2.30pm-3.30pm
Departing from Wellers Rock, ŌtākouEnjoy a special discounted Monarch cruise of Dunedin’s rugged coastline.
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The OPERA – Wildlife & Penguin Tour
11.30am-1pm, 1.15pm-2.45pm
3.45pm-5.15pmView the hoiho, yellow-eyed penguin, up close in our penguin rehabilitation centre.
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Blue Penguins Pukekura Tour
5.30pm-7pm
Pukekura Nature ReserveDiscounted 90-minute tour to view kororā in its natural habitat.
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Larnach Castle Plant Detective
9am-5pm
Larnach CastleExplore the castle and find the hidden native plant clues! Children enter free.
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Kids Go Free at Orokonui Discount
9.30am-4.30pm (Thu-Mon)
Orokonui EcosanctuaryExplore and learn more about Orokonui’s wildlife with an autumn scavenger hunt.
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Clearwater Wildlife Tours Discount
2pm-6pm
Departs Octagon20% discount to view yellow-eyed penguins, sealions and fur seals at Cape Saunders.
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Rock Mystery Mission Gallery Trail
10am-5pm
Tūhura Otago MuseumCalling all junior detectives! The Museum's prized ruby has vanished, and we need your help to crack the case.
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Discounted Express Albatross Tours
Every 30 mins 10.30am–3pm
Royal Albatross CentreDiscounted 30-minute tour viewing albatross chicks at Taiaroa Head.
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Royal Albatross Centre Tours
Various times
Taiaroa Head25% discount on Unique Taiaroa, Albatross and Fort tours.
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Monarch – Peninsula Encounters
11am-6pm
Depart from 20 Fryatt StGuided Otago Peninsula tour that includes a Wildlife Cruise. Sea lions, albatross and penguins!
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Museum of Natural Mystery
12pm-5pm
61 Royal TceA curated collection of skulls, bones, ethnological art and cultural artifacts by artist Bruce Mahalski.
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Monarch – City to Sea Cruise + Bus Tour
1pm-5pm
Depart from 20 Fryatt StEnjoy a bus tour of the Otago Peninsula and a wildlife cruise around Taiaroa Head.
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Huikaau – where currents meet
10am-5pm
Dunedin Public Art GalleryPick up a booklet and navigate the exhibition Huikaau, only at DPAG
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Dunedin Volcano Gardens Trail
10am-4pm
Dunedin Botanic GardenPick up a trail guide from the information centre for a self-guided volcano tour of the Dunedin Botanic Gardens.
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The OPERA – Canopy to Coast
11am-1.30pm
The OPERASpecial Wildlife & Penguin Tour elaborating on habitat restoration.
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Rock Paper Scissors Makerspace
10am-5pm
Tūhura Otago MuseumDunedin’s best family crafting space is getting a geological makeover with a side of moa madness.
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The OPERA – Twilight Tours
4.30pm-6pm
The OPERAThe special tour provides a unique opportunity to enjoy The OPERA at sunset
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Port to Port – Island Treasure Hunt
12.55pm-3.30pm
Departing Port Chalmers or PortobelloDo something fun and outdoors these holidays with treasure maps in bottles, treats and a boat ride.
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No Rain, No Rainforest Downpour
1pm-1.30pm
Tūhura Tropical ForestWe’re opening up the heavens so you can experience the rainy season in our Tropical Forest. Get ready to get wet!
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Gold Gold Gold – Gallery Display
10am-5pm
Toitū Otago Settlers MuseumGold Gold Gold display considers the effect on Dunedin as it was transformed into a rowdy boomtown in 1861.
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Toitū Rocks! – Gallery Trail
10am-5pm
Toitū Otago Settlers MuseumSee how many objects made from rock and stone you can dig out amongst the collections.
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Art Rocks – Tamariki Art Activity Adventure
10am-5pm
Dunedin Public Art GalleryExplore the Gallery with our activity guide and use your eagle eyes to spot the rocks within artworks.
Upcoming Events
Rocks in Our Night Sky
Look to the vastness of the southern sky and learn about our solar system with telescopes and laser-guided tours of the night sky.
Carving Through Time: Geology, Hydrology, and Nature
Join Candice Martin (University of Otago) and Nicole Foote (NZ Landcare Trust) on an eye-opening journey through the forces that shape our landscape.
Rocks in Our Night Sky
Look to the vastness of the southern sky and learn about our solar system with telescopes and laser-guided tours of the night sky.
Rocks in Our Night Sky
Look to the vastness of the southern sky and learn about our solar system with telescopes and laser-guided tours of the night sky.
Otago Rock and Mineral Club Open Day
Discover the fascinating world of rock hounding here in Otago. We invite rock enthusiasts, curious beginners, and seasoned collectors to explore minerals and geological treasures.
Fossil Treasures in the Geology Museum
Fossil whales, sharks teeth, penguins, graptolites, ammonites, brachiopods, corals, ferns, bugs in amber, stromatolites and much, much more…
A Guided Tour of Fossil Treasures in the Geology Museum
A one-hour talk by Daphne Lee, Emeritus Professor in the Geology Department, University of Otago. Her research interests include fossils of all kinds.
Fossil Treasures of Miocene Zealandia: New Discoveries from Foulden and Hindon Maars and Otago Amber
Honorary Associate Professor Daphne E Lee, University of Otago, discusses recent fossil discoveries from Miocene Zealandia.
Rocks in Our Night Sky
Look to the vastness of the southern sky and learn about our solar system with telescopes and laser-guided tours of the night sky.
Fossil Treasures in the Geology Museum
Fossil whales, sharks teeth, penguins, graptolites, ammonites, brachiopods, corals, ferns, bugs in amber, stromatolites and much, much more…
A Guided Tour of Fossil Treasures in the Geology Museum
A one-hour talk by Daphne Lee, Emeritus Professor in the Geology Department, University of Otago. Her research interests include fossils of all kinds.
A Wild Thirst for Knowledge
Take a walk on the wild side at Ombrellos to listen to post-grads from the University who will pitch their research to convince the audience that their research rocks.
Marine Science Rocks!
Marine science and geology combine to bring you this awesome event. Learn about our local shore line with geologists and marine scientists.
Fossil Treasures in the Geology Museum
Fossil whales, sharks teeth, penguins, graptolites, ammonites, brachiopods, corals, ferns, bugs in amber, stromatolites and much, much more…
Fossil Treasures in the Geology Museum
Fossil whales, sharks teeth, penguins, graptolites, ammonites, brachiopods, corals, ferns, bugs in amber, stromatolites and much, much more…
Amazing Meteorites
Marshall Palmer will cover the exciting process of tracking and recovering the meteorite using the Fireballs Aotearoa camera network.
Fostering the Next Generation of Palaeontologists: The Do’s and Don’ts of Ethical Fossil Collecting
Associate Professor Nic Rawlence will guide you through how to collect fossils ethically and how citizen scientists can contribute to new discoveries, followed by a Q&A session.
Rocks in Our Night Sky
Look to the vastness of the southern sky and learn about our solar system with telescopes and laser-guided tours of the night sky.
Rocks in Our Night Sky
Look to the vastness of the southern sky and learn about our solar system with telescopes and laser-guided tours of the night sky.
Rocks in Our Night Sky
Look to the vastness of the southern sky and learn about our solar system with telescopes and laser-guided tours of the night sky.
Trapped in Amber
Make an amber fossil. Collect a few dead insects and bring them along to the library. We’ll choose the most intact specimen and recreate what happens when an insect gets trapped in resin.
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