NEW ZEALAND · PENGUIN TOURS
A South Island fortnight has room for only so much. These 8 penguin tours earn their slot, each with its price, its rating and the detail that decides it.
See Ōamaru’s tiny blue penguins return from sea, hear expert commentary, and support conservation on a chilly 90-minute evening visit.
“Very interesting! We loved watching them return from sea.”
Watch little blue penguins return to the Otago Peninsula, learn from conservation guides, and enjoy close views from a protected platform.
“Best experience of watching penguin ever. I love how the guildes so passionate about their job and I hope they might help out more penguins. I will definitely tell my friends to visit here.”
Explore Dunedin’s private penguin reserve with a guided walk, rehabilitation visit, and chances to see seals, sea lions, and seabirds.
“I enjoyed this tour - althouh we saw Little Blue Penguins we missed the Yellow-Eyed Penguins in the wild but had great views of the two in rehab! Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.”
Explore Dunedin’s Otago Peninsula, spot seals and albatross, then watch little blue penguins return ashore at Pukekura after dark.
“Amazing local guide who provided many interesting facts about Dunedin, Otago Peninsula and the penguins.”
Ride from Akaroa to Pohatu Bay for volcano views, sheep, little penguins, local stories, and conservation on a 2 or 4-hour 4WD tour.
“Really enjoyed the opportunity to see the great conservation work done in Flea Bay, to observe several pinguins, sheeps and other animals and to learn more about this nice piece on earth”
Watch little penguins return to Pohatu Bay, enjoy Akaroa views, and support a 30-year conservation project on this small-group evening tour.
“Excellent tour! We enjoyed a very scenic drive with a couple of photo stops to get to the remote bay where the penguins nest. Both our guides were very friendly and extremely knowledgable about the wildlife and surrounding area. As it was getting dark, we managed to see penguins floating out at sea and then starting to hop across the beach. Great experience, would recommend!”
Review of Dunedin’s six-hour Otago Peninsula tour, with city sights, scenic roads, and a conservation visit to rare yellow-eyed penguins.
“Asta was so knowledgeable we learned so much in one day it was amazing she is very likable and easy to get along with and we felt at the end of the day that we had made a friend she is a wonderful addition to your company. overall the tour was well worth the money. The tour of Dunedin was absolutely amazing. visiting the botanical garden as well as the farmers market where the highlight for Dunedin. The penguin tour was also amazing. we had wonderful time and learned so much about Dunedin.”
Sail Akaroa Harbour aboard the wooden Fox II, watching Hector’s dolphins, penguins, seals, seabirds, cliffs, caves, and waterfalls.
“A really great sailing trip with dolphin encounter and spectacular views. A very relaxing atmosphere with music when the dolphins appeared to crap them curious about the boat, few people on board, which made it a really pleasant trip. We highly recommend this very special experience! Thank you!”
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