Blue Penguins Pukekura

1245 Harington Point Road, Harington Point 9077, New Zealand

Distance: 24 minutes’ drive from Kaimata Retreat 

STUDENT & BACKPACKER DEALS (ID required at check-in)

At dusk, enjoy close up views of penguins returning from a day at sea to the Takiharuru/Pilots Beach nature reserve. Watch from a purpose built observation deck as kororā scurry up the beach to reach their burrows. Tour includes an introductory talk on the biology of the penguins and fascinating history of the reserve, a reserve that is a highly significant site to Māori. Viewing of the Little Blue Penguins is guaranteed and this is an attraction not to be missed when visiting Dunedin, NZ’s wildlife capital. 

To help you choose which option is best for you, please choose from the following 2 options:

1. Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Tour:

• Our most popular tour (often sold out on the night).
• Watch penguins emerge from the sea and walk past us just metres away.
• Excellent photographic opportunities of penguins and sunset.
• Rated in Top 10 TripAdvisor reviews for all of New Zealand (2022).
• Expert cultural and wildlife talk included.
• Other wildlife often seen in the area.
• Penguin viewing guaranteed.
• Available 365 nights a year (starts at dusk), 1.5-hour tour (requires own transport to get to us). For those without a car, or for those that actually want to get a much deeper insight into all things related to the Otago Peninsula join our longer Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour which includes entry into our Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience tour.

2. Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour:

• An expedition of the Otago Peninsula before joining our Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Tour.
• Designed by the Otago Peninsula’s longest serving ranger, this tour is designed for those that have a thirst for knowledge about the Otago Peninsula’s wildlife, geology, botany, eco-systems and cultural sites of significant interest.
• Explores the remote parts of the peninsula to see other wildlife and spectacular scenery while learning about the environment.
• Best option for those without a car that want to explore the peninsula and see our penguins. For those with a car, consider letting someone else do the driving and you’ll learn and see so much more !
• Backpacker rate applicable.
• An affordable tour to see the Otago Peninsula and wildlife.
• Take the worry out of driving at night and let us expertly guide you !
• If you are curious about NZ and learning about Māori culture, unique plants and animals of the area, plus see penguins then this is the tour for you !
• Sees other wildlife species.
• Available 365 days a year, starts late afternoon, finishes at night after our penguin tour (Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Tour is included, 5 hours total length). Limited spaces so bookings are highly recommended.
• Penguin viewing guaranteed.

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