The Otago Peninsula, stretches almost from the city on the southern side of the Otago harbor. Just a few minutes drive from the city center will have you passing scenic bays and farmland. The Otago Peninsula is one of New Zealand's most renowned eco tourism areas and its most famous residents are the Royal albatross. At the tip of the peninsular is Taiaroa Head and here you will find the only mainland breeding colony of albatross in the world.