Behind The Scenes + Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Tour
(18) Reviews
Harington Point
About
This tour combines exclusive access, expert guidance, and a two‑part experience that connects daytime conservation work with the magic of watching penguins return at dusk.
You explore restricted nesting areas with the very biologists who care for the colony, gaining insights other visitors do not get. Later (after dark) we see penguins coming ashore just metres away — creating a full, meaningful picture of their lives both at sea and at home.
Highlights
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
No transport provided, guests need to drive themselves to our reserve
Meeting Points
Departure
Royal Albatross Centre
Check-In within the Royal Albatross Centre at the end of the Otago Peninsula, 15 minutes prior to tour start time (You need your own car to reach us. Allow 1 hour to drive from Dunedin City).
Tour departs sharply from there, if you are late it will depart without you
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The reserve walk is adults only it is not suitable for children. If you have children you need to book our other tour without the Behind-The-Scenes component
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Moderate level of fitness required we walk up and down a hill on uneven ground
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GUESTS MUST HAVE MODERATE LEVEL OF FITNESS AS WE WALK ON STEEP UNEVEN GROUND
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Itinerary
This is our most immersive penguin and conservation experience, taking you behind the scenes into the largest penguin colony on the Otago Peninsula. It combines exclusive access, expert guidance, and a two‑part experience that connects daytime conservation work with the magic of watching penguins return at dusk.
It’s designed for adults who want deeper insight into penguin life, to visit nest sites, and to learn about the conservation and ecology work we do. This walk is adults only (If you have children you need to book the tour without the Behind-The-Scenes component).
Be guided by biologists who care for the birds, giving you a deep understanding of their lives and how we monitor the ...
Behind The Scenes + Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Tour
(18) Reviews
Harington Point
Select Date & Travelers
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$46.00
Price varies by group size
About
This tour combines exclusive access, expert guidance, and a two‑part experience that connects daytime conservation work with the magic of watching penguins return at dusk.
You explore restricted nesting areas with the very biologists who care for the colony, gaining insights other visitors do not get. Later (after dark) we see penguins coming ashore just metres away — creating a full, meaningful picture of their lives both at sea and at home.
Highlights
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
No transport provided, guests need to drive themselves to our reserve
Meeting Points
Departure
Royal Albatross Centre
Check-In within the Royal Albatross Centre at the end of the Otago Peninsula, 15 minutes prior to tour start time (You need your own car to reach us. Allow 1 hour to drive from Dunedin City).
Tour departs sharply from there, if you are late it will depart without you
