Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
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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)
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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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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 offer viator refunds of 30% if we see less than 5 penguins ! (Lower than booking direct through our own website where we can offer refunds of 50 %) If no availability on this site, check our own website for additional availability Tour starts with an introduction to the human history of this significant headland, occupied by Māori long before European arrival. At dusk we watch penguins waddle past us just a few metres away. One of the closest and best opportunities to see penguins! 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 ! 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.
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All Fees and Taxes
No transport provided, guests need to drive themselves to our reserve
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
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Best activity in Dunedin and surrounding.
Connector14191599828,28 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00The Experience was very nice and very informative. Sian our tour guide did an excellent job and gave us a lot of information about NZ wildlife and nature. I learned a lot this afternoon. The introduction to the Blue penguins was also very informative and useful. But the highlight was definitely going down to the viewing platform and see the little fellas arriving from the Ocean. It was a good evening almost 50 penguins arrived which as far as I understood it, is quite impressive. All in all a very good activity, I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to see Dunedin and its wildlife from a different perspective.🙂🙂
Awesome
W4038SDdavidb,25 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was awesome.. guides were enthusiastic, and penguins were star of the show
If you’re near Dunedin; you MUST see the Penguins
David N,24 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00This activity was wonderful! Includes an incredibly interesting 30 minute informative talk about the history of the area in relation to wildlife, as well as Māori and European settlement of the peninsula. This was followed by a short walk down to the viewing platform down by the beach where we were treated to a beautiful sunset and a short wait to see the hoards of Blue penguins coming back to their burrows! We were lucky to see three separate groups venture onto the beach and into their burrows over the course of the 45min-hour we spent on the platform. Make sure you wrap up warm and bring some money and buy yourself a hot chocolate down at the viewing platform. All the money goes towards the forest restoration project that aims to enhance the Penguins crucial ecosystem! Shoutout to the lovely staff that took care of us, encouraged us to ask questions and answered them with brilliant enthusiasm. Cheers!
Best natural penguin experience ever
Roving43674915067,23 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best experiences of our New Zealand holiday. We had seen nothing like it, and were privileged to witness such an incredible event.
Maypenguin40
947alainh,20 thg 5, 2026
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5.00Can see where money goes at first thought was a lot but the information given by the guide first then the infrastructure put in place and regular information at the well designed large viewing platform was worth it We had 40 penguins come up
Add this to your list
jessk762,16 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great experience, seals, sea lions, albatross and so many penguins. The guides were amazing and so informative, we will do this again. Make sure to add this to your list to do!
Very cool experience
Floyd O,16 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Staff were very friendly and answered all questions with in depth answers.
A wonderful experience
Lyn B,15 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00The Blue Penguin viewing experience in Dunedin was absolutely wonderful and something we’ll never forget. Watching the tiny penguins return from the ocean at dusk and waddle up the beach to their nests was both adorable and fascinating. The staff were knowledgeable, passionate about conservation, and made the experience educational as well as enjoyable. The viewing areas were excellent and allowed us to observe the penguins without disturbing them. It was such a special opportunity to see these beautiful little birds in their natural environment. A must-do experience for anyone visiting Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula!
Amazing night!!!
OceDd59,14 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Totally worth my money! Fantastic experience with experienced staff, we saw 50+ penguins that night, really unforgettable and special. The staff stayed even longer as more penguins were coming. Strongly recommend!
A great evening, seeing...
Emma C,12 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00A great evening, seeing little penguins waddle up the beach and along the track right beside the boardwalk. Also included an enthusiastic and informational talk about little blue penguins.
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