Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

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If you are a visitor that truly wants to see and understand the unique ecosystems, wildlife, culture, geology and botany of the Otago Peninsula then join this tour.

We see a variety of wildlife species along the way (Note: seasonal).

At Pukekura we have a good chance to see seals nearby & albatross flying overhead.

Later we join our Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience tour, see the world's smallest penguin emerging from the sea and walking past us just metres away. Note: Others join us for this experience (max 75)

PHOTOGRAPHY IS ALLOWED (no flash)

We will 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.

As a Charitable Trust our aim is to look after our reserve and protect the Otago Peninsula's largest penguin colony.

Voted in the top 10 TripAdvisor's Best Experiences in New Zealand 2023.

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We have a minimum age requirement of 18 to participate on this tour

Visitors need to be able to walk 300m unaided and manage stairs (about 60 stairs inbuilt along our walkway leading to our viewing platform). Tour and vehicles are not suitable for very young children.

Bring warm clothes we are outside for much of the tour, it can get very cold after dark.

Note we can't have umbrellas on the penguin viewing platform as eye risk to others

MINIMUM AGE OF 18 TO PARTICIPATE this is not a tour for children

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cần Quan Tâm

Dunedin

For those joining us from Dunedin we pass by some of the most famous buildings in the city before heading out onto the Otago Peninsula. This 30 minutes does include pick-up times. This part of the journey isn't available for those joining our bus from the Larnach Castle pick-up because the Castle is situated out on the Otago Peninsula.

30 minutes • Không Có Vé

Otago Peninsula

An In-Depth tour of the geology, human history, botany and zoology of the Otago Peninsula. A tour designed by Lyndon Perriman, former wildlife ranger who spent 30 years working on the Otago Peninsula. Known as the wildlife capital of New Zealand, the Otago Peninsula has a wealth of wildlife and ever-changing scenery around each corner. Departing Dunedin be whisked away in one of our vehicles heading for the spectacular wild side of the Otago Peninsula. See incredible wild coastal views, stunning wildlife and highly productive marine environments. This is a tour designed for those that have a thirst for knowledge of the environment. We also explore and weave stories pertaining to some of the most significant sites used by Māori who were here centuries before European arrival. On this part of our journey we encounter a range of wading bird species and some coastal sea bird species.

1 hour 45 minutes • Không Có Vé

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Air-conditioned vehicle

Tùy chọn

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

Pickup included

Đánh giá

4.95

186 đánh giá

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May Visit
Marisa C,20 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Great option to explore the Otago Peninsula even as a Solo Traveller. Friendly and informative Tour Guide. Im grateful that I went on this tour in May, which allowed for an uncrowded experience. I loved learning about Korora/Blue Penguins and be able to witness them so close. Very well organized tour.
A delightful bird...
Matthew G,3 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
A delightful bird watching tour. The blue penguins were amazing and fun to watch as they came ashore. The staff were friendly and informative.
A Must-Book Tour
clayryan,30 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience all around, from the tour across the scenic peninsula to seeing a variety of local native birds. Driver was super informative, generous about stopping at scenic spots for pictures, pointing out birds and other items we would surely miss on our own, and giving interesting background about the history and ecosystem of the area. The visitor's center was nice, and we even saw a number of albatross flying overhead. Of course ending with the Blue Penguins coming ashore at dusk was a highlight, ample viewing opportunity and fascinating to see their habits.
Best tour guide ever!
Lori J,27 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Our guide was amazing. She was patient with our questions, extremely knowledgeable and did an amazing job of explaining nature, the country, and the wildlife.
Danni was a very friendly...
EmmaLee S,10 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Danni was a very friendly and thoughtful guide. We saw lots of wildlife and she shared information about the animals, plants, their adaptations, Maori history and changes in the Otago Peninsula. At the Centre, we saw albatross and received a talk about the penguins. We went to the viewing platform and saw 21 penguins. The staff attempted to rotate the viewers so everyone had a chance to see the penguins. I did not need to push or shove to see anything. The best part, is that the income from this tour goes back into the local conservation efforts.
Most excellent
Gwenda P,5 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Excellent tour, informative, lovely scenery, well set up and so up close to the penguins. Nice touch having the coffee cart right there.
Pukekura penguin perfection
Craig W,27 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience - 100% recommended. Jono was a fantastic and really knowledgeable guide and told us so much about the local wildlife and New Zealand history. We saw albatross, seals, a sea lio, spoonbills, herons, black swans, paradise ducks, kingfishers, oyster catchers, stilts and so much more. But the tour highlight is obviously the penguins - they're so close and totally unphased by humans. Watching them come out the ocean, make their way up the beach (and occasionally get wiped out by a wave and pulled back into the surf) was wonderful, and being surrounded by the sound of their calls, the roar of the ocean and the howl of the wind in the dark made it feel very atmospheric. The tour is good value - it's 5 hours and includes pick up and drop off in Dunedin - and the money from the tours goes towards conserving and protecting the penguins and the wildlife, so your enjoyment is doing good.
An experience to remember.
trelise,25 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing evening - James was a wonderful guide who gave an informative talk on the journey to the beginning of the Otago peninsula - some time to see the Otago peninsula/birdwatching and then kindly dropped us off at the end of the evening. And the Penguin experience was perfect sighting the penguins as they came ashore & also the albatross priort - the background history and the enthusiasm of the staff added to this. Absolutely recoommend.
Suitable for people without self-driving
Voyage47662935440,20 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide is very good, and the explanation is very careful. Such itinerary arrangement is also great, perfect for travellers who do not drive by themselves.
Breathtaking blue penguin sighting!
hilerys2023,17 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Seeing the tiny penguins return from the sea to their burrows was breathtaking. Incredibly knowledgeable guide that shared a wealth of knowledge about Dunedin’s wildlife! The tour included gorgeous views of the Otago peninsula.