Nisbet Cottage

Nisbet Cottage offers luxury accommodation in two spacious suites with king bed, TV, safe, and broadband internet access. A large sundeck, accessible from the private guest lounge has been added offering panoramic views of the city and the hills beyond. The garden has undergone extensive re-planting and now attracts an increasing number of native birds.

Owned and operated by Nature Guides Otago Ltd., the lodge caters exclusively for guests who participate in the company's expert guided eco-tours for groups of max 6 people. The Sunrise Penguin Walk provides an opportunity to observe rare Yellow-eyed Penguins in their natural habitat. Native forest, tidal inlet birdlife, and Royal Albatross are the focus on the Peninsula Excursion & Albatross Encounter where we also provide an opportunity for active participation in a re-forestation project. All our tours require a reasonable level of fitness.

Two nights B&B and the tours are offered as package for guests staying at Nisbet Cottage. Additional nights are B&B possible. We will be happy to recommend and book further activities.

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Guest comments:

"Dear Hildegard, we loved it. We absolutely loved the whole experience here in Dunedin and the Otago area. It is all thanks to your excellent hospitality, advice, and knowledgeable guidance to a remarkable area. We’ll always remember the Yellow-eyed Penguin hopping over the rocks, the slightly too close roar of a territorial sea lion, your fantastic herbed scrambled eggs, the marsh birds (especially the spoonbills), planting trees, a slightly icy picnic with a superb view, a rocky boat ride to see wonderful birds including albatross and a huge variety of shags, an albatross flying almost close enough to touch, and a twisty ride back to Nisbet Cottage full of joy to have seen so much in 12 hours of wonder. We saw 24 bird species, 12 new to us in a place like no other. Thank you so much!”

“What wonderful finish to our New Zealand trip. You are an amazing nature guide – and cook! I will not forget my 12 hour day that began with yellow-eyed penguins, ended with albatross and included surprising adventures in  between”

“How can I thank you enough for one of the most memorable experiences of my (rather long) life. The accommodations, Dunedin tour, Sunrise Penguin Walk, peninsula wildlife explorations including the hike, boat ride, and of course albatross sightings – and your hospitality as well as that of everyone associated with the Nisbet Cottage experience was more than I anticipated or can possibly imagine.”