Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
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From NZD 145
Overview
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Pickup included
Operated by Blue Penguins Pukekura
Reviews
74 reviews
Our guide was fabulous....
Lynette P,Nov 15, 2024
5.0Our guide was fabulous. Her love and enthusiasm for the land, cultural history, in addition to the birds was infectious for everyone. I have never met someone with such enthusiasm and love for their job. She made sure everyone had a great experience.
Blue penguins
Margaret H,Nov 12, 2024
5.0Seeing the little blue penguins was amazing. James was a fabulous guide and made the trip out of Dunedin very interesting. A must thing to do if you are in Dunedin.
Blue Penguin
Zydee B,Oct 30, 2024
5.0It was a cold night to be waiting for the blue penguins but we’re glad for the experience because they are so adorable to watch. We were also able to see 3 albatross but sad that there were no seals. Danny, our guide was so energetic and she gave us a lot of information about Dunedin’s history, plants and animals.
A wildlife must see
Heather M,Oct 30, 2024
5.0My 16 year old daughter said this was the best experience of her life! Of course she wants to go into wildlife conservation, so she may not represent most 16 year olds. We saw about 100 penguins come up in small groups. It was dark and cold, but we didn’t care because we were so riveted by the penguins. The guides and experts were remarkable and everything was very well organized. It’s so nice to know that our ticket money is used to continue protecting the penguins, the reserve seems to have been incredibly thoughtful about how they have structured public viewings, as it seems like it’s safe and minimally intrusive for the penguins as well and fun and educational for us. We were also lucky enough to see an albatross fly above us and before they tour watched red billed gulls make nests. So glad we booked this experience.
Superb experience
Pinaki R,Jun 8, 2024
5.0Outstanding trip ! Jonathan is a great guide and took care of us all the way. Recommended as a complete package !!
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Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
