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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.

Your professionally guided tour, limited to 10 guests, takes you across our private family farm to a spectacular secluded beach and conservation reserve on the remote side of the Otago Peninsula. These areas are not accessible to the public, giving you an intimate, authentic wildlife experience found nowhere else in New Zealand.

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.

Our 4-hour Wild One Tour is consistently reviewed as one of the best wildlife tour experiences in New Zealand, not just Dunedin.
A peaceful, eco-friendly, 'off the grid', luxurious and private accommodation situated in the tranquil region of Otago, New Zealand. Just 45 minutes from Dunedin city, in the rolling hills of South Otago, Cascade Creek Retreat is the only Qualmark rated 5 Star Gold holiday home in NZ.
Exclusively yours during your stay, you will enjoy a true retreat without the distractions of technology. No cellphone coverage, internet or television, and powered completely by solar and hydro power. With an awe-inspiring 180 ° view of native bush, an easy step outside your private log cabin will immediately take you onto an adjacent track, past beautiful cascading creeks, through native bush and across farm land.
Witness the beauty of New Zealand birds such as Bellbirds, Tuis and Wood Pigeons feeding from the trees just metres from your front door, or lie in front of the large open fire and immerse yourself in a book, completely undisturbed.
Every experience we create is tailored to you. Tell us what inspires you, and we’ll design a New Zealand trip you’ll never forget.










