Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
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 ( City Boat Tours 2022).
Most tours are led by conservation experts/biologists.
Other wildlife often seen (e.g., seals, sealions, albatross)
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- No transport provided, guests need to drive themselves to our reserve
Meeting Location
Harington Point Road
Harington Point 9077, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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 (February to August) we expect between 10 - 80 penguins each night.
We will offer City Boat Tours 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.
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 City Boat Tours '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 !
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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 30 inbuilt steps along it
- We DO NOT allow umbrellas, if it is wet you need to bring a rain jacket
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-333256P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
- All Fees and Taxes.
- No transport provided, guests need to drive themselves to our reserve.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- No transport provided, guests need to drive themselves to our reserve
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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 30 inbuilt steps along it
- We DO NOT allow umbrellas, if it is wet you need to bring a rain jacket
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers
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