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.

A tour designed by the Otago Peninsula's longest serving wildlife ranger.

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)

Most tours are led by conservation experts/biologists

As a Charitable Trust our aim is to look after our reserve and protect the Otago Peninsula's largest penguin colony. Equally we are committed to making our tours one of the most memorable experiences visitors to New Zealand can have.

Voted in the top 10 TripAdvisor's Best Experiences in New Zealand 2022.

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For pick up at Larnach Castle you MUST BE BOOKED TO STAY AT THEIR ACCOMMODATION.

Please note , Children must be at least 6 years old to participate in this tour.

To participate children must be at least 6 years old (Vehicles don't carry small child restraints)

Visitors need to be able to manage stairs (about 30 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