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Discover the magical world of wild penguins in their natural habitat on the Evening Penguin Tour...
Discover the magical world of wild penguins in their natural habitat on the Evening Penguin Tour...
Highlights
- Be welcomed by rare breeds of sheep and have the chance to hand-feed them
- Learn all about the conservation efforts being made to preserve the penguins
- Watch wild penguins from hides and see them in nesting homes
- Expert guides will provide interesting commentary along the way
- A fantastic idea for animal and nature lovers alike!
- Awarded Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence since 2014!
Take an exciting evening adventure and discover what life is like for wild penguins as you observe them in their natural habitat.
The tour begins with a scenic drive by 4WD which takes you over Akaroa's extinct Volcano crater rim before you are greeted by the stunning beauty of Pohatu Bay.
Guided by a team of experts who know when and where is best to locate these inquisitive creatures, you'll then have the opportunity to observe the fascinating behaviour of penguins as they explore and socialise on the water - if you're lucky you may even see some returning to shore at dusk!
You'll also see them up close in their nesting homes which are used as part of conservation efforts to monitor the colony, and you'll get an insight into the conservation efforts being made to preserve their lives in the Flea Bay colony.
A fascinating and thrilling adventure for all ages that will provide memories to last a lifetime!
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- Adult$95.00
- Child$65.00
- Infant$35.00
- Adult$76.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$52.00
- Infant$35.00
- Adult$76.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Infant$35.00
- Adult$66.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.50
- Infant$35.00
- Adult$80.75 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Infant$35.00
- Adult$76.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Infant$35.00
- Adult$95.00
- Child$65.00
- Infant$35.00
- Adult$95.00
- Child$65.00
- Infant$35.00
- Adult$76.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$52.00
- Infant$35.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Infant$35.00
- Adult$66.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.50
- Infant$35.00
- Adult$80.75 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Infant$35.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Infant$35.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Magical!
jb clark from
United States
Magical!
jb clark from
United States
Amazing!
Ryan Thomason from
United Kingdom
Amazing!
Ryan Thomason from
United Kingdom
Amazing!
Ryan Thomason from
United Kingdom
Great experience for penguin lovers
teae from
Netherlands
Great experience for penguin lovers
teae from
Netherlands
Great views and cute penguins
Nicky Tindall from
NZ
Great views and cute penguins
Nicky Tindall from
NZ
Best of the best
Ting Ting from
NZ
Best of the best
Ting Ting from
NZ
Best of the best
Ting Ting from
NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Showing all 39 authenticated Bookme reviews
From Evening Penguin Tour - Pohatu Penguins
Hi Jenny, Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review. We are so pleased that you had such a great and memorable tour. It's always a pleasure for us to share our part of NZ with others. Kindly, Danielle
Sue Christophersen from New Zealand wrote on 19 October 2021
A 'must do'
We had the best time on this tour. The passion and enthusiasm of our guide Joey was obvious and she was a mine of information. Being able to see the penguins in their nesting boxes (and some babies) was awesome and to top it off they came a shore just below us so we had a birdseye view. Highly rate this tour a 'must do' on a trip to Akaroa. While walking to the hideout we found a young shag that had fallen out of the nest, Joey took it home (along with fish for it's dinner) Do hope it survived it's ordeal.
From Evening Penguin Tour - Pohatu Penguins
Hi Sue, Thank you so very much for your comment. Being a daughter of Shireen and Francis who started the conservation work she has been here since the very beginning and has indeed a wealth of knowledge. We're very happy that you enjoyed yourselves and wish you all the best. Kindly, Kevin.
jb clark from United States wrote on 05 March 2024
Magical!
This was my favorite activity in New Zealand, and we did plenty of tours and things on both South and North Island. This wonderful family has been rescuing and supporting penguins for decades, with ongoing research to help more of them survive. The drive to their protected cove is gorgeous, with photo stops and commentary about the history, geology, and wildlife of Banks Peninsula. We tromped around for an hour or so, checking on penguins, who were molting, and thus taking shelter in boxes. We also saw fur seals on the shore. Then we watched penguins bobbing in the cove, waiting for nightfall to come, to return to the shelter of their burrows and boxes. I would love to return in November during mating season!
From Evening Penguin Tour - Pohatu Penguins
Hi JB, Thank you for your very kind feedback on your Evening penguin tour with us. We are delighted that you had a great time, and we would love to welcome you again during breeding season. All the best to you in the meantime. Geraldine
Trish Fleming from New Zealand wrote on 22 February 2024
Excellent night tour
Wow what an amazing experience. Passionate and knowledgeable staff. Such gorgeous penguins. And what a beautiful place to visit
From Evening Penguin Tour - Pohatu Penguins
Hi Trish, Very nice to read your review and see you had a lovely time. Wishing you all the best. Kindly, Kevin.
Ryan Thomason from United Kingdom wrote on 22 February 2024
Amazing!
We loved our blue penguin experience. Our guide was very knowledgable and we were lucky enough to see her weigh a baby penguin! The bay is stunning in itself and a great place to spot other natural sea animals like fur seals also.
From Evening Penguin Tour - Pohatu Penguins
Hi Ryan, Thank you for having taken the time to share you experience. Very nice to see you enjoyed your time and felt the passion of the guide. We all love sharing our love for the penguins and the area with anyone ^-^ We wish you all the best. Kindly, Kevin.
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Jenny Bissex-Carter from United Kingdom wrote on 23 December 2023
Little Penguins of Potahu
Very informative evening learning about NZ ecology as well as the penguins. Our guide, Caitlyn (I think, so sorry if incorrect) was lovely, very passionate about her country and the flora and fauna. A highly intelligent young lady. Our experience seeing the Little Penguins in their natural environment was amazing with the added bonus of seeing young seal pups playing on the shore.