Embark on an Otago Peninsula tour and explore unique ecosystems, encounter diverse wildlife, and witness the enchanting Blue Penguins Pukekura. Join our renowned wildlife ranger for an unforgettable experience!
Embark on an Otago Peninsula tour and explore unique ecosystems, encounter diverse wildlife, and witness the enchanting Blue Penguins Pukekura. Join our renowned wildlife ranger for an unforgettable experience!
- Dunedin - For those joining us from Dunedin we pass by some of the most famous buildings in the city before heading out onto the Otago Peninsula. This 30 minutes does include pick-up times. This part of the journey isn’t available for those joining our bus from the Larnach Castle pick-up because the Castle is situated out on the Otago Peninsula.
- Dunedin - For those joining us from Dunedin we pass by some of the most famous buildings in the city before heading out onto the Otago Peninsula. This 30 minutes does include pick-up times. This part of the journey isn’t available for those joining our bus from the Larnach Castle pick-up because the Castle is situated out on the Otago Peninsula.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Other
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Other
For those eager to explore and appreciate the distinct ecosystems, wildlife, culture, geology, and botany of the Otago Peninsula, this tour is a perfect choice.
Participants will encounter a variety of wildlife species throughout the journey (Note: sightings may vary by season). At Pukekura, there is a great opportunity to observe seals up close and…
For those eager to explore and appreciate the distinct ecosystems, wildlife, culture, geology, and botany of the Otago Peninsula, this tour is a perfect choice.
Participants will encounter a variety of wildlife species throughout the journey (Note: sightings may vary by season). At Pukekura, there is a great opportunity to observe seals up close and albatross soaring above. Later, the tour includes the Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience, where visitors can witness the world’s smallest penguin emerging from the sea and walking just meters away. Note: This experience accommodates up to 75 participants.
PHOTOGRAPHY IS PERMITTED (no flash allowed)
Viator offers a 30% refund if fewer than 5 penguins are seen! (This is lower than booking directly through our website, where a 50% refund is available.)
If this site shows no availability, please check our website for more options.
As a Charitable Trust, the mission is to care for the reserve and protect the Otago Peninsula’s largest penguin colony.
Ranked among TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Best Experiences in New Zealand 2022.
- For pick up at Larnach Castle you MUST BE BOOKED TO STAY AT THEIR ACCOMMODATION.
- Please note , Children must be at least 6 years old to participate in this tour.
- To participate children must be at least 6 years old (Vehicles don’t carry small child restraints)
- Visitors need to be able to walk 300m unaided and manage stairs (about 60 stairs inbuilt along our walkway leading to our viewing platform). Tour and vehicles are not suitable for very young children.
- Bring warm clothes we are outside for much of the tour, it can get very cold after dark.
- Note we can’t have umbrellas on the penguin viewing platform as eye risk to others
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
