Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

5.0(578)1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Blue Penguins Pukekura

About this activity

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)

What's included

✓All Fees and Taxes

Not included

✕No transport provided, guests need to drive themselves to our reserve

Meeting and pickup

This tour requires you to have transport to get to us. (If you need transport then see our "Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour" option for a tour that includes transport). Meet your Blue Penguin Pukekura guides inside the albatross centre at Taiaroa Head at the end of the Otago Peninsula.

Good to know

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

Cancellation policy

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

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