Moeraki Boulders, Ecosanctuary, & Historic Oamaru
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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With multiple habitats and ecosystems, the Orokunui Ecosanctuary features fish, reptiles, frogs, native plants, and the rarest birds in New Zealand
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Enjoy your free time at Hampden Beach, whose extraordinary boulders create the perfect vista for photo enthusiasts
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The Moeraki Boulders each weigh several tons, measure up to 12ft in circumference, and are estimated to be 60 million years old
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Take free time for exploring and shopping in Oamaru’s historic district
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En route back to the port, you'll have a chance to see Baldwin Street and admire the Dunedin Railway Station
Need to know
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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Approximately 2 hours in Oamaru for lunch and free time
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Weather may be or get chilly — pack accordingly and wear layers
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Approximately 2 hour and 15-minute return drive to the pier
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Approximately 1.5-hour tour of the Orokunui Sanctuary
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This Shore Things involves walking over uneven and/or steep surfaces
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Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing
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A guide will go over the details and provide the meeting point for lunch
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Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
