We did a tour with Elm Wildlife in August and loved it. Our guides, Sean and Tony, were friendly and knowledgeable, passing on lots of information that we wouldn't have had access to had we just visited the area on our own. We had brilliant, close up encounters with yellow-eyed penguins and NZ sea lions at their private reserve where we were the only visitors - definitely worth the money to see the wildlife there which no-one else can access. Also saw fur seals - further away, though still great views - and albatross. Would definitely recommend.

We had an excellent time! My partner and I were picked up from our accommodation on the Otago Peninsular and taken down to the headland. Despite cold and rainy weather it was still a fantastic experience. We saw lion seals, fur seals, yellow eyed penguins and albatrosses :) Shane was a great guide with a wealth of knowledge and experience. This tour is fantastic as they work with the farmland owners to maintain the conservation area and protect the wildlife. Very happy we were able to see the wildlife up close in the wild and learn a thing or two as well.

The Encounters Tour was an up close and personal tour where we could see fur seals, penguins, sea lions and various species of birds. Really an amazing sight to see the animals at such close range. the tour guide was knowledgeable and shared many valuable information with us. However, not suitable for those who are not able to climb up steep slopes as we had to walk down and up 2 steep hills to see the animals. Nonetheless, it was truly an amazing experience!