The Star: March 16, 2023

DUNEDIN Thursday March 16 2023 The Star 35
Royal
Albatross
Centre
Ever seen a seabird the size of a Labrador?
Explored an exceptional example of a hidden
fort? Visit the Otago Peninsula for your only
chance to visit these award winning attractions.
The world’s only mainland albatross breeding
colony and the world’s only fully restored 1886
Armstrong Disappearing Gun. Both are iconic
Dunedin experiences at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head.
The Royal Albatross with its three metre wing
span is sure to amaze. Led by knowledgeable
Staying
at the
Leviathan
Hotel
Central to Dunedin, the
Leviathan Hotel offers
travellers and tourists
convenient, comfortable
accommodation, and
hospitality at affordable
prices.
Select from their diverse
range of accommodations
including Economy, Standard,
Superior, Suites which offer
a spa bath, and their private
or dorm style Backpacker
options. Which one fits your
needs?
Planning an event or a
party? The Leviathan Hotel
has private facility rooms
to budget. All hotel rooms
have private ensuites, free
Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee
making facilities and flatscreen
TV’s with Freeview.
Quieter rooms overlooking
the internal courtyard are
available by request.
Stop by their historically
renovated restaurant for
a delicious breakfast or
buffet dinner. Otherwise, the
evening meals are served in
their house bar.
When traveling to Dunedin,
spend the night at Leviathan
Hotel or enjoy a meal at the
ambiance which makes you
feel you are part of history.
Book on line at www.
dunedinhotel.co.nz or call
0800 773 773
guides, a tour from the Centre is the only way
to get close-up views of these magnificent birds
in their world famous breeding colony. Booking
recommended.
Pukekura is home to a wide range of other bird
and marine life. Albatross, seals, cormorants and
penguins have all colonised the headland.
This great day out supports the Otago Peninsula
Trust, a private charitable trust dedicated to
A piece
of
paradise
Just 50m from the beach, Moeraki Village Holiday
Park enjoys an idyllic setting close to the famous
Moeraki Boulders and colonies of penguins and
seals. Hosts Kristina and Robbie Mitchell welcome
visitors from all over the world to their “piece of
paradise” and provide a variety of accommodation
to cater for all budgets.
As well as 6 self contained motels, 3 self contained
tourist flats, 3 cabins and 30 tent/caravan or
motor home sites, visitors will also appreciate
modern well equipped communal kitchen and
dining facilities, clean shower blocks and guest
laundry, a TV lounge with Freeview TV, internet
and wireless access, barbeques and children’s play
equipment.
Located on a curve of faultless beach, there’s
conservation, education and sustainable tourism.
Visit all the Trust’s attractions including the
Royal Albatross Centre, Fletcher House and
Glenfalloch Woodland Garden and Restaurant.
Visit the centre and receive a 25% Discount
off their standard Winter ’23 attractions. Code
reference: RACW2023SD
For more information visit - www.albatross.org.
nz
ample opportunity for fishing and boating, deep
sea charter fishing, while wonderful walks take you
to Moeraki’s unique rock formations and wildlife
including New Zealand’s rare Hoiho or yellow-eyed
penguin.
The area is also historically significant and once
boasted a Maori village and pa in addition to the
pretty Kotahitanga Church and a lighthouse in
continuous use since its establishment in 1878.
Visitors to Moeraki can enjoy restaurant meals at
the Moeraki Tavern or the award winning world
class restaurant, Fleur’s Place. Wanting fish and
chips? The Fishwife is close by or enjoy a wide
selection of eateries only 20 minutes down the
road in Oamaru.
Moeraki Village
Holiday Park
• Moeraki Boulders
• Yellow-Eyed Penguin Colony
• Beautiful Views • Motel Units
• Tourist Flats • Cabins
• Caravan Sites • Tent Sites
25% Discount off standard tours for Winter ’23 – with code RACW2023SD
114 Haven Street, Moeraki, North Otago
Phone/Fax 03 439-4759
moerakivillageholidaypark@xtra.co.nz