In 2022 Otago Peninsula Trust celebrated 55 years as Guardians.

New Zealand’s first private charitable conservation trust, registered in 1967 has an impressive record of achievement. It’s managed by a voluntary Board of Trustees.

Trust Objectives

• The stimulation of public interest in and care of the beauty, history and character of the Otago Peninsula.
• The preservation of the natural attractions of the area and the protection of the flora and fauna of the area.
• The development of tourist attractions, public and recreational services so that the public may obtain maximum use and enjoyment of the area in a way that will not detract from or destroy its beauty or character.
• The promotion of knowledge of and interest in the objects of the Trust by meetings, exhibitions, educational courses and all other forms of instruction and publicity.

To enable its objectives, the Otago Peninsula Trust operates the following properties and businesses:

• Royal Albatross Centre Home to the world’s only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony. Tours since 1972.
• Fort Taiaroa World’s only fully restored award winning Armstrong Disappearing Gun in a secret fort 1880s-WW2
• Glenfalloch Woodland Garden & Restaurant One of Dunedin’s tip restaurants amidst a lush historic garden
• Blue Penguins Pukekura The worlds smallest penguin, Little Blue Penguin viewing in its natural habitat. Joint Venture with Korako Karetai Trust/ Pukekura Trust
• Fletcher House NZ’s only fully restored Edwardian villa open to public.
• Education Programmes– inspiring the next generation of guardians and kaitiaki.
• The Lime Kiln – iconic Otago Peninsula historic site

Help us and Support our work:

• Get involved – Become a member here
• Book a meeting or function at the Royal Albatross Centre or Glenfalloch.
• Donate via Givealittle Fundraising

Be part of our achievements:

• NZ’s first private charitable conservation trust since 1967
• 200,000+ visitors each year hosted to our attractions
• 150,000 free visitors hosted to Royal Albatross Centre an iconic Dunedin attraction which includes educational displays, toilets, information centre and paid tours.
• 60,000 peninsula brochures with care code and visitor information shared each year to help educate Dunedin visitors
• 20,000 followers across social media channels sharing Otago Peninsula and advocacy stories
• $11,000+ of experiences given to fundraisers annually
• 1400 students a year subsidised onto education programmes to inspire the next generation of guardians
• Advocate for Otago Peninsula care and sustainability
• Umbrella for fledging trusts including Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Group, Hereweka Trust. Fundraiser for good causes
• Glenfalloch Garden saved as a community asset – free visits.
• Public Events held annually – Magical Glenfalloch Night Garden, Glenfalloch Gnome Hunt, Nature-based educational talks

Become a part of this important work – Join our membership Now