Daily Events
Blue Penguins Pukekura Tour
Special deal tours to view kororā, the little blue penguin, in its natural habitat.
No8 Distillery Wild Tasting
Hear the story of No8 and taste a selection of wild crafted spirits made only for the Festival.
Keeper Time
From terrapins to tarantulas, join Tūhura Otago Museum’s science communicators to find out all about the animals they care for.
Guided Tours @ The OPERA
See yellow-eyed penguins and other wildlife up close, journey through native bush, or craft a private tour - 50% discount off all tours.
Clearwater Wildlife Tours
Witness yellow-eyed Penguins, NZ sealions and NZ fur seal habitats in a reserve at Cape Saunders with exclusive access to a beach - 30% discount.
Island Treasure Hunt
12.55pm Port Chalmers & 1.15pm Portobello.
Take a ferry to explore the historic Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua and look for treasure.
Museum of Natural Mystery
Open 12pm-5pm. Curated collection of skulls, bones, ethnological art and cultural artifacts by artist Bruce Mahalski.
Indoor Bouldering
Special deals to come and try indoor bouldering at Resistance Climbing Gym over the Festival.
No Rain, No Rainforest
Have you noticed it's humid in the Tūhura Tropical Forest? Ever wondered how much rain falls in a rainforest?
Tēnā koe te Whenua, Dear Earth
Write a letter to the land while you are visiting the island. Transport to island by Port to Port.
Royal Albatross Centre Express!
From 10.30am to 3pm daily special 30-minute tours to see albatross chicks at The Royal Albatross Centre.
25 Years Captured Exhibition
Step into a visual time capsule with 25 Years Captured at Tūhura Otago Museum, celebrating a quarter-century of photographic excellence.
Wild Makerspace
Create a groovy bug, or design your own aerodynamic parachute person before testing it at the Tūhura Otago Museum flight table!
The Great Kiwi Poster Competition
Check out the winning entries to this year's Great Kiwi Poster Competition!
Wild Dunedin Cocktail Trail
Immerse yourself in the unique blend of nature and mixology as the NZ Festival of Nature partners with Dunedin's top cocktail bars!
Kids Go Free at Orokonui
Thurs-Mon over school holidays. Explore and learn more about Orokonui’s wildlife with an autumn scavenger hunt.
Royal Albatross Centre Tours
Take advantage of a discount of 25% on Unique Taiaroa, Albatross and Fort tours during the Festival.
Larnach Castle Plant Detective
Children Go Free! Find the hidden clues using a native plant map to become an ace plant detective.
DOC UrbanNature Scavenger Hunt
Find the letters to a mystery word on DOC UrbanNature panels around Õtepoti to win an eco-prize pack.
Tūhura Photography Competition
Taken a great photo this year? From the nearly professionals, hobbyists, children, and everyone in between, we want to see your favourite nature photographs from the past year!