Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand | La Vacanza Travel

Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: New Zealand, Otago, Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

See up to 200 blue penguins returning from sea in the evening! (Generally more penguins are seen over the spring/summer than our autumn or winter months, but we guarantee to see penguins every night!! In the non-breeding months of March to August we often see 20-50 birds each night, however on rare occasions we might see fewer than 10 birds). Extremely close viewing of these birds. Learn about the Māori history of this significant site. Tour includes a special "behind the scenes" look at the reserve and penguin habitat.

We are the only blue penguin evening tours that allows photography (but no flash photography)

Voted in the top 10 experiences in New Zealand (TripAdvisor 2022).

Most tours are led by conservation experts/biologists.

Other wildlife often seen (e.g., seals, sealions, albatross)

Itinerary

Otago Peninsula's largest penguin colony, see up to 200 blue penguins arrive home from a day at sea (more seen over summer than winter). In the non-breeding months (March to August) we expect between 20 - 100 penguins each night.

We will offer viator refunds of 70% if we see less than 5 penguins !

The tour starts with an introduction to the human history of this significant headland, occupied by Māori long before European arrival.
A special "behind the scenes" walk through the penguin reserve prior to the birds returning from sea. An opportunity to understand the nesting habitat and see the restoration work to enhance the environment for penguins and other wildlife. Then just before dusk we move onto our purpose-built platform to marvel at the world's smallest penguin species returning from sea. Watch penguins waddle past us just a few metres away. One of the closest and best opportunities to see our special wildlife in their natural habitat.

Voted in the top 10 TripAdvisor's Best Experiences in New Zealand 2022.

PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED (no flash)

Consider joining our 'Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour' for a fully guided peninsula experience, see penguins and other wildlife too !


Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions
  • No transport provided, guests need to drive themselves to our reserve
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour option is for those with their own transport to get to our location. If you do not have a car then book our other tour option that has transport
  • Tour involves a 100m walk along a boardwalk that has over 30 inbuilt steps along it
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Blue Penguins Pukekura, 1245 Harington Point Road, Harington Point 9077, New Zealand


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Robert_H

27 Apr, 2024

Great night watching the blue penguins it’s a very informative tour. You need to wrap up warm as the evening we were there it was very windy and cold.

Long L

20 Apr, 2024

孩子们太开心了:看到20+ 小小可爱的蓝企鹅从海浪里回到陆地上!导游非常好,非常详细地介绍了很多历史和文化的背景,整个过程非常有教育意义!What a wonderful experience for our kids!So excited to see more than 20 little chubby birds returning to their nests!Great guided tour,very educational!

NorthStar26100486638

16 Apr, 2024

Blue Penguins Pukekura penguin preserve is a joint venture between the Otago Peninsula & Korako Karetai Trusts. Our guide Hayden was a 5th generation Korako Karetai. He was very knowledgeable of the plants & birds on the way to the Peninsula. Upon arrival, we went to the walkway overlooking the cliffs looking for albatross. There was a short presentation and then they took us down to the beach and saw the penguins come out of the water.

651pattys

10 Apr, 2024

Amazing experience!! Staff was knowledgeable and helpful. Seeing the penguins come out of the ocean was incredible and unforgetable!

Christine_W

07 Apr, 2024

Informative guides and great viewing platform and location to see the gorgeous penguins come into the beach.

User's Picture Gallery

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Great experience

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Perfect!

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Blue Penguins Return!

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Such Cute Wee Birds

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Magical evening with the penguins

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A true highlight!

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Loved it!

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Cute watching the wee penguins hop over the beach!

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Amazing experience, saw lots of little penguins

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Excellent Penguin Tour

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Bucket list moment!

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So Many Cute Blue Penguins!

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Fantastic!!

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Only tour on the peninsula point, highly recommended!!

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Incredible experience, dress warmly.

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Amazing Blue Penguins 🐧

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Wonderful experience seeing dozens of penguins

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Great experience with conservation in mind

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Amazing experience

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A must do

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Fun and Unique Penguin Viewing Experience!

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Leon was a legend and penguins were very cool

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Not to be missed!

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Must do in New Zealand

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