Located in the heart of the Otago Pennisula and near to

Portobello Village (3.4km away)

the cottage is a five minute walk away from the seafront coast and just a short drive to wonderful scenery and wildlife as well as the historic Otakou harbour.

The area is famous for conservation and wildlife - penguins, seals, sea lions, albatrosses, New Zealand native birds. Also it is a frequent haunt for its walks, surf beaches, fishing, star and night gazing and has been described by David Bellamy as “the best example of ecotourism in the world”.

Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle, is a short drive away.

Portobello Village (five minutes by car) has a historic pub that serves hearty meals, a cafe opened most days, a well stocked local store, the iconic 1908 Restaurant and Ric’s fish n’ chips for fresh seafood.
There is also an arts and crafts gallery, a laundrette and a small museum full of local history that is well worth a visit.

““Otago Peninsula and Taiaroa Head is a unique and very special place. It is a place that every visitor to Dunedin should see”
David Attenborough, BBC”

Northern Royal Albatross (Toroa) and Taiaroa Head Lighthouse

Visit the Albatross Colony run by the Otago Peninsula Trust

A mating pair

In a romantic snuggle for the camera

Royal Albatross

Feeding time, you can see this from the lookout at the Colony if you are lucky. Or watch Royal Cam, 24 hour live stream.

Yellow-eyed Penguin (Hoiho)

Ten minutes away at a viewing area

Spring babies at Pukekura

Albatross and Little Blue Penguin (Korora) at the Albatross Colony

NZ/Hookers Sea Lion (Whakahao)

You will often see these on nearly beaches

Iconic Otago Peninsula

There are two roads to get to the Cottage. You would normally take the low road running along the water. Remember also to drive the high road which crests the hills and has spectacular views. In both cases, do drive carefully and pull over if any vehicles are behind you.

Boatshed at Lower Portobello

You’ll be here in a ten minute walk

Ferry at Portobello Bay

Enjoy a ride in one of the ferries out to see the wildlife in the harbour or pop to the other side for a look at Port Chalmers, the container port for Dunedin, or Carey’s Bay, a superb spot for fine dining.

Broad Bay

Swim with the locals here

Clear night skies

This area is renown for its stunning clear night skies

Come and see the stars

OTAGO PENINSULA TRUST

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