Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula

Another standout stop!
The Otago Peninsula is a haven for wildlife-watching: fur seals, sea lions, yellow-eyed penguins, little blue penguins, albatross. A single day is enough to drive the loop — just don’t forget to fill up on petrol.
This succession of landscapes, bays and moods, each more striking than the last, adds another layer to your New Zealand journey. Don’t hesitate to take the smaller side roads and get a little lost — that’s where the surprises are.

Before venturing onto the peninsula, a stop in Dunedin is well worth it — and don’t miss climbing Baldwin Street, the steepest street in the world.
New Zealand’s fourth-largest city, with a historic blend of urban and rural character, Dunedin is surrounded by vineyards and is also the ideal place to swap the car for a bike and ride the beautiful Otago Central Rail Trail.