The Otago Peninsula near Dunedin embraces some very special wildlife habitats.  At the very tip of the peninsula is Natures Wonders – a popular stop for Oceania coach tour passengers.  Here an eight-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicle will take you on an exhilarating cross country ride that descends to the rocky foreshore where penguins, fur seals and other wildlife can be seen in their natural environment.  Alternatively visitors can go on The Sheep Shed tour to watch the working dogs in action and see what life’s really like inside a New Zealand sheep farm.

Fast facts:

–       Nature’s Wonder is a self-funded conservation strong-hold run by Perry Reid and his family.

–       Described by David Bellamy as ‘one of the finest examples of eco-tourism in the world.’

–       Thousands of native trees, kilometres of twelve foot high predator fencing and a 365 day a year predator patrol protects the wildlife and creates a sanctuary for breeding penguins, seals and seabirds.

–       The mythical ‘Maori’s Footprint’ location offers 360-degree panoramic views at 189 meters above sea level.

–       Nature’s Wonder is home to breeding colonies of cormorants, fur seals, blue penguins and the rare yellow-eyed penguin.