Experience the Otago Peninsula

The Otago Peninsula has a wealth of activities that we are very proud to support. Our focus is for you to have a personalised, unique and memorable experience using the best guides and activities that we can offer. After a rewarding day exploring the area you can come through to the dining room for pre dinner nibbles before a fabulous 3 course meal cooked by our local chef.

From the breathtaking views to the stylish design that surrounds you there is an overwhelming sense of peace and tranquility. Relax in front of the fire or recline on a sun lounger outside your room and feel totally at home. You are welcome to just sit back and relax in the lodge or explore the area and experience any of the fabulous attractions the Otago Peninsula has on offer.

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Eco-expedition, discover the unique wildlife of the Otago Peninsula.

Kaimata Retreat offers our guests an exclusive eco-expedition opportunity with David McKay. David, a sixth generation New Zealander, is a sheep and cattle farmer owning 400 hectares of land at remote Cape Saunders, on the Otago Peninsula. A private beach, Papanui Beach, allows exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. With local knowledge, experience built over a lifetime and a passion for his wildlife inhabitants, David will ensure an unforgettable eco-encounter.

Conservation Programme
The Yellow Eyed Penguin breeding season begins in September when penguins are egg laying and continues through to March when the chicks fledge and go to sea. David during this time keeps watch on the health of the adults and chicks. He actively traps for predators, such as cats, stoats and ferrets. The Little Blue Penguin colony are particularly in danger of predation as the adult birds are small in size. Throughout the year David enhances existing nest sites, creates new nest sites for both the Yellow Eyed and Little Blue Penguins and works closely with a local Marine Biologist. This work involves, collecting data and samples from the Yellow Eyed Penquin and the New Zealand Sea Lions (Hookers Sealions) that frequent the beach. His current long term project involves planting areas behind the dunes. This will provide some protection for the female sea lions who raise their pups at Papanui Beach.
NZ$132.00 per person (inc GST). Tour is up to 3 hours duration, with transfers and refreshment at tours end. Weather dependant.

Wildfilm

With Robert Brown
If you are a interested in honing your wildlife photography abilities, either experienced or as a novice, your skilled guide for the day, Robert Brown, will tailor your excursion with expert tips on maximising nature photography.
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Birdwatch

With Hendrick Koch
A guided tour observing water and bush birds.
NZ$65.00 per person inc GST. Tour is of 2 hour duration, with transfers and refreshment.

Victory by horseback

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