Duntroon Wetlands
Enter the Duntroon Wetlands either through the ancient Maori rock art on Harris Street or behind the village map beside the old gaol on SH83. Look out for the wildlife depicted in the ancient Maori rock art, admire the native plants and spot the springs as you wind your way through the wetlands and over sections of boardwalk which have been protected and reinvigorated by a group of local volunteers like Meridian Energy and Duntroon School.
Blue Penguin Colony
Discover the world’s smallest penguin, the kororā (little blue penguin), along with fur seals and seabirds on Oamaru’s coastline. Explore the new Discovery Centre to learn about their lives and the conservation work protecting them, see penguins in nesting boxes, and after sunset enjoy the unforgettable sight of them returning home from a day at sea.