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Activity Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

Wildlife and Penguin Tour

4.7 (44 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Wildlife and Penguin Tour

About this activity

We invite you to join us for an experience unlike any other in New Zealand on one of our guided Wildlife and Penguin Tour.

Penguins, fur seals, sea lions, shore and land birds, native fauna, and more await you within our private reserve. Best of all, by taking a tour you are joining our work, as tour operations directly fund the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education initiatives at The OPERA.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Written guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Use of high quality binoculars
  • Included: Guide
  • Included: Complimentary waterproof jackets

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Our Wildlife & Penguin tour offers the most exclusive opportunity in New Zealand to view the endangered, yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho), in their natural habitat.

    This 90-minute guided tour consists of three parts. Our guests begin their experience in a theatre setting, where they learn about the yellow-eyed penguin and our conservation efforts to protect them.

    Guests then move into our rehabilitation centre (when penguins are present) where yellow-eyed penguins and other penguin species can be seen up close. Finally, guests take a short bus trip into our reserve where they are guided on an approximately 2km (1.25 mile) nature walk with the potential to see numerous plants and animals, including yellow-eyed penguins and little penguins, fur seals, sea lions, and several species of shore and land birds, all of which reside in the reserve.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please check in at reception.

End point

  • Please check in at reception.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

4.7 out of 5 · 44 reviews
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