Oddbean new post about login | logout If you're ever visiting Dunedin, it is absolutely worth it to drive out to Taiaroa Head to see the albatross colony. Not only will you be able to see giant sea birds but you can also see seals, and sea lions, and penguins, and shags, and a giant sea gull colony. One time when we were out there we saw a pod of dolphins.
@120acc36 It's been on my list of places to visit if/when I finally manage to make a trip down there. How steep exactly is that hill out there? (Probably another dedicated visit to Zealandia up in Wellington, with full photogear is also in order - but that won't be happening with the upcoming trip in a few weeks)
@e5c2d016 If you're coming to Dunedin you have to visit Orokonui Ecosanctuary, it's like Zealandia, but I've found the birds are actually easier to take photos of. 🤣 The Takahe pair at Orokonui are very friendly, and if you go there at the right time of day, sometimes they walk right up to you. One time hubby and I stood very still while the pair and their young chicks surrounded us. The hill is steep getting there, but I've seen cyclists make the trip.
@e5c2d016 Another great thing to do would be to cycle the new harbour loop. Great views while biking, and a ferry ride across between Port Chalmers and Portobello with the bikes. And also lots of wildlife while biking including sea lions and lots of birds.
@120acc36 I love it out on the peninsula. And over at Aramoana - seeing the sea lions basking in the sun over there is gorgeous.