Departing Port Chalmers, enjoy a scenic drive along the shores of Otago Harbour and Sawyers Bay to Dunedin. Continue out to Otago Peninsula and along the pretty coastline to Taiaroa Head. Taiaroa Head is unique for the diversity of wildlife that abounds on this small headland. Historically, it was used by the Maori people as a defensive retreat long before being fortified by European settlers in the 1880s. At Taiaroa Head, board an 8-wheel-drive vehicle, known as an Argo, for a scenic off-road journey to view some of the Otago Peninsula's most spectacular wildlife inhabitants. Although not guaranteed, wildlife sightings are likely. Highlights include seeing the New Zealand fur seals that live on the rocks and the sea lions that are naturally sand dwellers. Enjoy the thrill of the ride on the Argo but be prepared for rough, muddy and rocky terrain. Return to the ship via motorcoach.