Where can I see penguins in Dunedin?
Pilots Beach
Discover Kororā, the Little Blue Penguin, the world’s smallest penguin, in their natural habitat – scurrying up to their cliff-face burrows at Pilots Beach on the Otago Peninsula., Dunedin, in a magical setting. Enjoy seeing blue penguins arrive in an magical wildlife setting. Come to Pukekura, a haven for penguins.
Where are yellow-eyed penguins in Dunedin?
Public viewing of yellow-eyed penguins / hoiho
- Oamaru Visitor Information, 1 Thames Street, Oamaru, phone 03 434 1656.
- Dunedin Visitor Centre, Civic Centre, 50 The Octagon, Dunedin, phone 03 474 3300.
- Catlins Information Centre, 10 Campbell Street, Owaka, phone 03 415 8371.
What penguins are in Dunedin?
Yellow-eyed Penguin, Dunedin, Dunedin The Otago Peninsula is home to breeding colonies of Little Blue Penguins and rare Yellow-eyed Penguins, who reside here year-round. Experience eco-tourism at its finest.
What are the penguins in New Zealand called?
Three penguin species breed on the New Zealand mainland, they breed alone or in small groups: Yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho. Fiordland crested penguin/tawaki. Little penguin/kororā
Is Dunedin worth visiting?
Nowadays Dunedin has quickly become the one of the quirkiest, fun and up-and-coming spots in New Zealand, and it’s definitely worth checking out on any adventure on the South Island. There’s so much to see and do here, and it really has a local kiwi vibe that is often lost in the more touristic locals these days.
What time of year can you see penguins in New Zealand?
The best time to see them is July to November, which is breeding season. The west coast is one of the most remote parts of New Zealand, but it’s a popular road trip destination.
How many yellow-eyed penguins are left 2021?
Yellow-eyed penguins are the most endangered penguin species in the world, with just 4,000 left in the wild.
What time do penguins come in?
Penguins arrive at sunset every evening. General Viewing – ticket holders should plan to arrive at least 1 hour before penguin arrival time. Penguins Plus – ticket holders should plan to arrive at least 1 hour before penguin arrival time.
When can you see albatross in Dunedin?
Albatross viewing: The albatross are wild and therefore freely come and go at their own pleasure. From mid-Sept to mid-Nov, 80% of tours will see albatross, but this is not guaranteed through this time.
Where in NZ do little blue penguins live?
Little Penguins are sometimes called blue penguins or little blue penguins. The kororā, (Little Blue Penguin) found here at Takiharuru-Pilots Beach are native to New Zealand and Southern Australia. Kororā are the world’s smallest penguin, standing at about 30 cm in height.