Monarch Wildlife

We've had some interesting sightings lately - including a couple of Yellow-eyed Penguins on the water. It's uncommon for us to spot these birds during our Wildlife Cruises, we are much more likely to see the smaller Blue Penguins. 📷 Pete Naik /... facebook.com/MonarchWildlif…

It was a special afternoon yesterday aboard the Monarch. We spotted a pod of 10 orca inside the Otago Harbour. Our guide Shaun Wilson (studies orca at the Otago University) was onboard and very excited to see... facebook.com/MonarchWildlif…

Stuck for Valentines Day presents? Have a read of this article and support our favourite penguin friends and the good people at The Wildlife Hospital - Dunedin & Penguin Place - conservation reserve ❤️❤️❤️❤️ odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/b…

Great shot from Ross Haddow of a local celebrity NZ Sealion. We affectionately call him Scarface, for obvious reasons! facebook.com/MonarchWildlif…

We enjoyed another visit from this orca pod yesterday. They made their way past Taiaroa Head and proceeded down the harbour towards Port Chalmers before leaving later in the afternoon - an extra special treat for yesterday's passengers :) 📷 Peter Naik

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Did you see this? Dunedin has been named New Zealand's most beautiful city - and we totally agree!... newshub.co.nz/home/new-zeala…

Great couple of days within the Otago Harbour for wildlife lovers. Despite some blustery conditions yesterday our passengers were lucky to get some great views of a Southern Right Whale and it's calf. 📷 Aaron Heimann

The Monarch crew have had a lot of fun these school holidays! We've just completed four special 'Storytime on the Monarch' trips for some of our younger locals. With perfect weather a great time was held by... facebook.com/MonarchWildlif…

It was a special afternoon today aboard the Monarch! We were lucky enough to help the The Wildlife Hospital - Dunedin release a rehabilitated Bullers Albatross back in to the wild. The albatross had recently... facebook.com/MonarchWildlif…

It was pretty moody and grey on the water yesterday, but it was perfect conditions for our lucky passengers who spotted this Humpback Whale sightseeing in the Otago Harbour 🐋 📷: Jurgen Goossens

Looks like a happy albatross if you ask us! Great photo by Craig McKenzie facebook.com/MonarchWildlif…

Jetstar has launched a Travel Inspiration Section on their site and one of their articles features our beautiful city! Monarch Wildlife is proud to be featured in Jet Star's Article 'Going Wild on... jetstar.com/au/en/inspirat…

What a promotion! Our friends at The Perc want you to enjoy a delicious hamper whilst aboard one of our half day... fb.me/Hmri3690

Incredible images coming from yesterday's Wildlife Cruise's aboard the MV Monarch. Team member Shaun Wilson... fb.me/16DSH3d92

Orcas visited Taiaroa Head today! Here are some close-up views of this small pod taken by Aaron Michael, one of... fb.me/7YVnI9xQw

Spooky scenes this morning as the cruise ship 'Noordam' emerged from the fog and entered the Otago Harbour. Once... fb.me/8BxegIrzz

What a cool clip captured by Bree! A few friendly Hectors Dolphins cruising on the bow of the Monarch.. 😎🐬🌊 fb.me/2sjyOLVOz

The first chick has fledged! Great time of year to be aboard the Monarch.. It is a very special occasion if we... fb.me/2U2WFQz5P