Blue Penguins Pukekura

“Such a wonderful tour! I truly enjoyed the whole experience, even though the weather wasn’t the best. Our tour guides were incredibly friendly, and the presentation before the penguin viewing was both informative and engaging. You can really feel the staff’s passion for what they do and their genuine love for these beautiful native creatures. This experience also made me reflect on how we, as humans, can be less focused on taking from nature and more proactive in protecting and supporting our wildlife before it’s too late. The moment you see the little penguins, even the rain can’t stop you from being amazed! Your heart just fills with love! 🐧💙 Our wildlife is doing its best to survive, and the people here are working incredibly hard to protect it. We should all do our part, appreciate what we have, and never take these beautiful creatures and their habitats for granted. A beautiful, meaningful experience that goes beyond simply seeing the penguins. Highly recommended!”

“Late start, but worth it to see the penguins! My family and I did this tour in mid-December when the sun sets later (the penguins can be seen when the sun goes down). Our tour started at 9 PM with a presentation in the Royal Albatross Center. The presentation was good, although a little long. It went off topic from the penguins themselves, but it was informative about New Zealand's history in general. The talk and the safety presentation were worth it, though, to see the penguins. The first penguins appeared around 10 PM, and there were tons of them! You get a great view from the viewing platform. Everyone gets a chance to see them up close, especially if you stay later. There is a nice little coffee cart down there too for you to order coffee or hot chocolate as you wait for them to appear. The guides were very kind and informative. And the money you spend goes toward research, preserving the penguin habitat, etc. 10/10 would recommend.”

“We did the in depth tour and it was phenomenal. Our guide Sian was so knowledgeable it was a privilege to listen to her! Loved the scenery, birdwatching, and Māori stories. Was lucky enough to see lots of chicks on the birdwatching and even an albatross at the centre! The penguin experience was wonderful. Loved the talk beforehand and the clarity about not using flash. The way the penguin watching is run is so well done, much more intimate than Phillip Island in Aus (which we visited recently) as you can move around and watch the penguins hanging around on land as well as running in from the sea. And to top it off, Sian was kind enough to drop us back to our hotel at the end. Such a wonderful way to spend a night in Dunedin, thank you!”