Evening Guided Blue Penguin Viewing on Otago Peninsula in Dunedin, New Zealand
by Blue Penguins Pukekura
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This 90-minute guided evening tour takes place on the Otago Peninsula near Dunedin, New Zealand, and focuses on viewing blue penguins as they return from the sea. Visitors walk approximately 300 meters along a gravel path and boardwalk that includes over 60 steps. The number of penguins seen varies by season, with up to 200 penguins visible during spring and summer, and typically between 20 and 50 from March to August. On rare occasions, fewer than 10 penguins may appear. The tour provides very close views of the penguins and is the only evening blue penguin tour that allows photography without flash. Along with the penguins, other wildlife such as seals, sea lions, and albatrosses are often observed. The guide shares information about the Māori history connected to the site and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the penguin reserve and habitat. All fees and taxes are included, but transportation to the reserve is not provided; guests must arrange their own transport. Umbrellas are not allowed on the walk, so a rain jacket is recommended if the weather is wet.
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Otago Peninsula's largest penguin colony, see up to 200 blue penguins arrive home from a day at sea (more seen in summer than winter). In the non-breeding months (Feb-Aug) we expect between 10-80 penguins each night. We offer viator refunds of 30% if we see less than 5 penguins ! (Lower than booking direct through our own website where we offer refunds of 50 %) If no availability on this site, check our own website for additional availability. Start with an introduction to penguins and the human history of this significant place. At dusk watch penguins waddle past us just a few metres away. One of the closest & best opportunities to see penguins! Top 10 TripAdvisor's Best Experiences in New Zealand 2023. PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED (no flash) Consider joining our 'Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour' for a fully guided peninsula experience, see penguins and other wildlife too! Or take our 'Behind-The-Scenes' tour to extend your experience and chat with our biologists (see our website). We are on an open platform, penguins are just a few metres away and you do have the ability to move around the platform. We DO NOT allow the use of umbrellas, so if it is wet bring a rain jacket.
90 min
Meeting point
This tour requires you to have transport to get to us. (If you need transport then see our "Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour" option for a tour that includes transport). Meet your Blue Penguin Pukekura guides inside the albatross centre at Taiaroa Head at the end of the Otago Peninsula.
End point
This tour requires you to have transport to get to us. (If you need transport then see our "Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour" option for a tour that includes transport). Meet your Blue Penguin Pukekura guides inside the albatross centre at Taiaroa Head at the end of the Otago Peninsula.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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More things to do in Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula
- Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
- Speight's Brewery Tour and Guided Tasting in Dunedin
- Taieri Gorge Scenic Railway Journey from Dunedin
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