Fewer People. More Wildlife. One of New Zealand's Top Wildlife Experiences.
Clearwater Wildlife Tours is recognised as one of New Zealand’s highest‑rated wildlife tours, offering exclusive access to our family’s historical farm and private conservation land. This remote, rugged coastline is home to more wildlife per square metre than anywhere else in Dunedin — and is one of the best places in New Zealand to see rare species in the wild.
Our tours provide the best chance in New Zealand to see yellow eyed penguins (hoiho), along with NZ sea lions, NZ fur seals, albatross, and a wide variety of coastal and wading birds, all in their natural habitat.
Small Groups. Private Land. Rare Wildlife.
Your professionally guided tour — limited to 10 guests — takes you across our secluded family farm to a spectacular private beach and conservation reserve on the remote side of Cape Saunders. 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, not just Dunedin.
Our Tours
Small group guided tours (10 max) to our private wildlife reserves on the Otago Peninsula.
Our family farm is only accessed by Clearwater Wildlife Tours, so you won't be seeing any others - just wildlife!
Wild One Tour
Wild One Tour (4 hours)
Leaving from and returning to 50, The Octagon in Central Dunedin.
We journey to our private wildlife reserves within our working farm on the Otago Peninsula. (Max 10 per tour)
Adult NZ $225.00
Child NZ $225.00 (5-15 years)
Wild Private Tours
Wild Private Tour
Private tour option with a personalised itinerary.
We journey to our private wildlife reserves within our working farm on the Otago Peninsula. (Max 10 per tour)
From NZ$2,750.00 per vehicle.
Cruise Ship Passengers
Wild One Tour (4 hours)
Meeting Point: 50,The Octagon, Central Dunedin.
Explore our private wildlife reserves on the Otago Peninsula. (Max 10 guests)
Adult NZ$225.00
Child NZ$225.00 (5-15 years)
Please read our Cruise Ship information for port-city transport and other important information.
Wild One Private Tour (5 hours)
Pickup & return: Port Otago Cruise Ship Terminal.
Exclusive wildlife experience on our private farm & conservation reserve. (Max 10 guests)
From NZ $3,250.00
Cruise Ship Cancellations: Book directly with us and if your ship cannot dock or is delayed, notify us at least 2 hours before tour start time for a full refund.