Otago Peninsula Wildlife & Penguin Guided Tour - 90 Minutes
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Discover one of New Zealand’s most special wildlife encounters on this 90-minute guided yellow-eyed penguin tour on the Otago Peninsula. You’ll start in a theatre-style setting to learn about the endangered hoiho and the conservation work helping protect them, setting the scene for what you’re about to see.
Next, you’ll visit the rehabilitation centre when penguins are present, giving you the chance to view yellow-eyed penguins and other species up close. From there, hop on a short bus ride into the reserve and join a guided nature walk of around 2km through native landscapes. Keep your eyes open for local birdlife, plus the possibility of spotting little penguins, fur seals and sea lions along the way. It’s an easy, well-paced tour that combines education, wildlife viewing and beautiful Otago scenery.
Location
What you need to know
- 90-minute guided tour
- Expert guide
- Rain jackets
- Food and drink.
- This experience is 90 minutes in duration.
- This experience takes place at The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance located at 45 Pakihau Road, Dunedin 9077.
- Clothing suitable for the weather conditions on the day
- Sturdy footwear
- Camera and binoculars
- This experience is not suitable for those with impaired or limited mobility
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible
- Participants must be willing and able to accomplish a 2km walk, inclusive of steps
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum of one and a maximum of 40 participants
- In the event of inclement weather, your tour may be cancelled. You will be contacted by the provider and rescheduled
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
