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Evening penguin tour
Evening penguin tour
Evening penguin tour
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Evening penguin tour
Evening penguin tour
Evening penguin tour

What you can expect

The evening is a special time to see these penguins and you will discover why in this evening tour. Observe the nightly ritual of Pohatu which is an Australasian little penguin colony on mainland New Zealand. You will be able to see these little birds socialise on the water and take part in 30+ years of conservation work and discover how they are different from other types of penguins.

Then, once you have walked around the colony and monitored them returning to shore and relaxing on the rocks, you can appreciate the special feeling of this experience as well as telling others your new knowledge about them.

The best time for penguin viewing is the breeding season between the end of August to December. You can see molting penguins in January and February, but starting the end of February through early April we do NOT have penguins. There are also some windows of excellent viewing opportunities from mid-April to September when the birds return periodically from sea.

Must Know

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
  • Meeting point description: Please meet at Wildside Booking Office (behind the BNZ bank and next to the Anglican Church).(Wildside Booking Office 2/8 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand)
  • Please note the evening penguin tour departure changes due to lengthening or shortening days. Please call the local operator after booking to confirm your departure time. you will find the contact details on the voucher after booking
  • Due to potential slippery surfaces with wet weather conditions, the activity is unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users
  • Binoculars and camouflage gear are provided. However, if you have your own binoculars you may want to bring them as the ones provided may need to be shared
  • The minimum age to join this activity is 2 years old
  • In summer, it is recommended to have diner prior to joining the tour
  • It is recommended to wear walking shoes or boots with soles that have a good grip and warm clothing

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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