Wildlife and Penguin Tour

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Discover the magic of the wild with The Opera Dunedin's Penguin and Wildlife Tour

Discover the magic of the wild with The Opera Dunedin's Penguin and Wildlife Tour

Highlights

  • Encounter the rare Yellow-Eyed Penguin
  • Learn about conservation efforts
  • Visit the Penguin Rehabilitation Center
  • Explore a stunning nature reserve
  • Guided tour with expert knowledge
  • Contribute to conservation

Learn about the rarest penguin in the world, the hoiho (yellow-eyed penguin) and experience the best possibility to view one of these endangered birds. We will begin with an overview of the work we are doing to help save the hoiho and care for all living species at The OPERA. Guests will then be guided through our reserve which is home to numerous native plant and wildlife species including the hoiho and kororā (little penguins), fur seals, sea lions, and several species of sea and forest birds. Finally, when penguins are in our care, guests will visit our Penguin Rehabilitation Center, where they can see these rare birds up close. .

Adult $65.00
Child $25.00 (5 - 14 years old10)

What's included

  • Guided tour

Duration

  • Allow approximately 90 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • 45 Pakihau Road
  • Portobello
  • Dunedin 9077
  • New Zealand

Notes

  • Please note, that it is important that guests feel physically capable of a 2k (1.25 mile) walk over uneven terrain and more than 100 steps, which may be experienced within our reserve. If individuals are claustrophobic, please note that portions of the tour may pass through a trench system (which is narrow at times) and opens into dug out viewing hides which allow for observing wildlife at eye level. Your guide will determine the best area to visit during the tour to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities.

Available Bookings from 5 Oct to 18 Oct 2024

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josephinev7 from New Zealand wrote on 29 July 2024

Awesome afternoon

Awesome afternoon seeing 2 different penguins. One in the rehab and one in the natural environment. It was great fun and highly recommend if in Dunedin

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Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us! We are pleased to see you enjoyed your visit to the OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance on our Wildlife & Penguin Tour. By taking a tour at The OPERA, you have become a part of our story. Tour proceeds are our primary source of funding the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education work we are doing. Again, thank you very much for your visit and we hope to see you again! Ngā mihi, Chris Head of Tours & Front of House Operations The OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

yanny78 from Hong Kong wrote on 02 October 2024

Awesome!

Such a great, fun and meaningful tour. Super thanks to Ashely, a pretty girl who is reli enthusiastic about conservation. Strongly recommend!

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Kia Ora Yanny78, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us and your lovely comment for Ashley which we will pass onto! We are pleased to see you enjoyed your visit to the OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance on our Wildlife & Penguin Tour. By taking a tour at The OPERA, you have become a part of our story. Tour proceeds are our primary source of funding the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education work we are doing. Again, thank you very much for your visit and we hope to see you again! Ngā mihi, Chris Head of Tours & Front of House Operations The OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

Margaret Riorda from New Zealand wrote on 22 September 2024

Absolutely amazing

What an incredible experience! We got to learn how to be expert penguin spies and hide in the trenches with the reward of seeing 2 fabulous yellow eyes penguins! A big bonus was the sweet little blue penguins in many of the houses build along the trail, and the seals enjoying the cove. It was a beautiful reserve and you could tell everyone there cared deeply for it. I’ll definitely be back when time allows!

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Kia Ora Margaret, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us! We are pleased to see you enjoyed your visit to the OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance on our Wildlife & Penguin Tour. By taking a tour at The OPERA, you have become a part of our story. Tour proceeds are our primary source of funding the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education work we are doing. Again, thank you very much for your visit and we hope to see you again! Ngā mihi, Chris Head of Tours & Front of House Operations The OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

Anika from Germany wrote on 12 September 2024

The best way to see these elusive animal!

We saw sea lions from a distance, fur seals up close, 2 little blue penguins in borrows, and we were lucky enough to see one yellow-eyed penguin come to shore!

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Kia Ora Anika, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us! We are pleased to see you enjoyed your visit to the OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance on our Wildlife & Penguin Tour. By taking a tour at The OPERA, you have become a part of our story. Tour proceeds are our primary source of funding the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education work we are doing. Again, thank you very much for your visit and we hope to see you again! Ngā mihi, Chris Head of Tours & Front of House Operations The OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

Ed Claridge from New Zealand wrote on 02 September 2024

Fantastic experience and the best on the peninsula

We saw blue and yellow eyed penguins as well as sea lions and fur seals and other birds in this fantastic setting. The guide was excellent.

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Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us! We are pleased to see you enjoyed your visit to the OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance on our Wildlife & Penguin Tour. By taking a tour at The OPERA, you have become a part of our story. Tour proceeds are our primary source of funding the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education work we are doing. Again, thank you very much for your visit and we hope to see you again! Ngā mihi, Chris Head of Tours & Front of House Operations The OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Child 5 - 14 years old10

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