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Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

5.0

Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

5.0
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Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

Duration: 1 hour
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INR 3,122

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Highlights

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

  • Blue Penguins Pukekura

    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 (see our website). We view penguins on our open platform, they are just a few metres away and you do have the ability to move around to see penguins from different angles. We DO NOT allow the use of umbrellas, so if it is wet bring a rain jacket.

What's included

INCLUDED

All Fees and Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

No transport provided, guests need to drive themselves to our reserve

Customer reviews

5.0

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11 months ago
Verified Traveller.Family (with young kids)

Best experience. You can walk freely in the platform and see the penguins up close. Highly recommend!

6 months ago
Verified Traveller

Hassle free booking. All good!

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Guests must be able to walk unaided. Tour involves a 300m walk along a gravel path and boardwalk that has over 60 inbuilt steps along it
We DO NOT allow umbrellas, if it is wet you need to bring a rain jacket

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Blue Penguins Pukekura

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