Royal Albatross NZ

Royal Albatross Centre

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(2.3K) · Nature reserve in Harington Point, New Zealand
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The only chance to see... the world's only mainland Royal Albatross Breeding Colony. A unique experience to access the nature reserve to see giant …

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Mar 8, 2025
We had a wonderful visit & saw a lot of albatross. Some were flying over the water & some flew right over the observation building we were in. They were incredible to watch. We had the good luc…Full review by Virginia2002
Mar 7, 2025
This was excellent and well worth the tour. We learnt so much from our guide and had the privilege of seeing albatrosses taking off, landing and this year’s chicks. Such incredible birds and a wonder…Full review by W3stC0untry
Mar 6, 2025
We did the Albatross and Fort tour, which started off with the albatross talk, video and visit to the hide. Very interesting, I realised how little I knew about these birds, especially their size. Th…Full review by GillO190
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We will be there tomorrow October 30 Is it likely we’ll see an Albatross? What time of day will be better?
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Kia ora, We operate our tours from 10:30am, every hour until 5:30pm with 6pm being the last tour. Our afternoon tours may increase your chances of seeing Albatross on land, in …
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Kia ora, We operate our tours from 10:30am, every hour until 5:30pm with 6pm being the last tour. Our afternoon tours may increase your chances of seeing Albatross on land, in flight or both, but they are wild birds free to come and go at their own pleasure. Spaces are limited. It is a windy cold day, this is great weather for albatross, so it does increase your chances of seeing them. However we don't have any albatross nesting on view as of yet. Don't hesitate to contact us if you like to book or have further questions. Kind regards, Chris McCormack Operations Manager
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Answer by Do Not U · Oct 29, 2019
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Hi, what are the best hours to visit in January? When are the albatros active?
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We went there for the last session on New Year’s Eve, so like 7:30pm. It’s still light and you see a couple fly around and a few nesting. It’s great!
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are the albatross there in january
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Kia ora The albatross certainly are there in January, the breedingcyle takes about a whole year. The first chicks to hatch will probably be mid to late January. The teenage …
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Kia ora The albatross certainly are there in January, the breedingcyle takes about a whole year. The first chicks to hatch will probably be mid to late January. The teenage albatross are also around and you may get the chance to see some of their flying- the do tend to show off! All the best Sophie
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Answer by Chris M · Nov 13, 2018
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We'll be in the area in November, is this a good time to come to see the Albatross and Penguins?
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Kia ora, its always a good time it just depends on what you want to see really. In November we expect to see albatross at the nest and we can guarantee blue penguin viewing on the …
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Kia ora, its always a good time it just depends on what you want to see really. In November we expect to see albatross at the nest and we can guarantee blue penguin viewing on the tour each evening. Kind Regards, the RAC team.
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Answer by Chris M · Sep 18, 2018
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When are you open? Do I need to book?
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We’re Open Daily from 10:15am until dusk, first scheduled tour 11:00am – bookings recommended. Closed Christmas Day – 25th December.
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