Tour guide in Dunedin Mateo W.

Dunedin, New Zealand

English, Spanish

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Since Mar 4, 2019

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I'm Mateo W., your private tour guide in Dunedin

Guide #34709

5.0 (17)

Kiaora, I'm Mateo - tour operator, guide and bird whisperer based in Dunedin, New Zealand. I am fortunate to have grown up in Dunedin and have been offered the opportunity to work in and experience many of the best attractions to this area. I'm passionate about Dunedin - our history and particularly our amazing native flora and fauna. I have worked with the world's most endangered penguin - the Yellow-eyed Penguin and still guide my own tours at a local conservation reserve. I also have a love of New Zealand forest birds and wildlife, guiding my tours at another local reserve - a real treat for those animal lovers! My family were among the first settlers to arrive to the Otago Peninsula - sharing their stories with you is a pleasure. As a keen traveller myself, I appreciate the delight of small-group touring. Our modern vehicles ensure your comfort while we explore Dunedin and the South Island. I have a keen focus towards conservation and eco-tourism, so don't be surprised to see me picking up a piece of litter or ensuring people are viewing and photographing our beautiful wildlife considerately while out on tour! I LIVE here, I LOVE it here, and I want to share the most beautiful place on earth with you! So why don't you join me? I would love for you to imagine, wander, gaze and discover NZ with me! Best, Mateo Owner/Tour Guide Qualmark endorsed operator Department of Conservation approved operator Current First aid certification Passenger endorsed operator I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences

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  • Cheryl R.
    March 2026

    Mateo designed a two-day tour that more than met all our expectations. We had a very short time to bird in Dunedin and hoped especially to see Yellow-eyed Penguin and any albatross species. With Mateo's help, we were able to get both species (two species of albatross!) as well as many more endemics and migrants. We very much appreciated his attention to detail and...

  • Susan M.
    February 2026

    Loved the tour with Mateo! We had very windy conditions but Mateo made sure we got to see fantastic wildlife and beautiful locations. He took amazing photos for us. We enjoyed his personal knowledge of the area and its history. We highly recommend Mateo!

  • Pamela .
    January 2026

    An incredible day with an awesome guide. His depth of knowledge of wildlife, wild New Zealand lands and his ability to find native New Zealand birds, seals, sea lions and penguins was second to none. He checked every box on our wishlist. Our only regret was we didn’t have another day with him! Mateo is an amazing naturalist and guide.

  • Tamara E.
    February 2025

    Recommend Mateo 100%. Very knowledgeable about Dunedin as well as all things nature and wildlife. Very accommodating before and during tour. Also takes photos of the birds with an awesome camera and sends them after!