Breeding areas
Sisters and Motuhara in the Chathams; Tairoa Head, Otago Peninsula
Breeding season
September to September
Dispersal migration
Subantarctic seas. During breeding season seen in NZ waters from Cook Strait to East Cape. Breeds/disperses in alternate years.
Get closer to our unique Southern Ocean wildlife, from the mv Monarch
Taiaroa Head is the only mainland breeding ground of any species of albatross
Albatross Encounter, is a well established pelagic boat tour operating from the picturesque coastal town of Kaikoura
A private yellow-eyed penguin conservation area provides up close spectacular penguin viewing and excellent viewing of many other pelargic and land based species with small groups on the spectacular Otago Peninsula