Unsure what to expect but we found a centre dedicated to the yellow eyed penguin. A series of trenches led you down to the beach and at the first hide we had a full mature penguin 10 feet away. Just stunning. We then saw several...More

I absolutely loved this tour! Seems pricey at $54 pp but all the money goes to protecting the conservation of these endangered penguins. Make sure you call to book first and check the exact time of the tour as it does differ to their website....More

I was very disappointed at the entry price to this venue, and felt it was exploitative. I am aware of their programmes etc, and support such entities but it was a bit steep. Fortunately, at a neighbouring beach I saw all they had to offer...More

Our tour guide, Mateo, local guy, picked us bang on time from the location we chose and took us on an incredible trip to see seals, Royal Albatri, blue penguin chicks and yes! the elusive yellow penguin. He was full of knowledge and passion for...More

I visited the Penguin Place about one week ago, with my wife and son. We had a fascinating time and saw three Yellow-Eyed Penguins in total, with one very obliging penguin on a path within a few yards of a hide. We also saw several...More

What a wonderful place! I took my children here 16 years ago and was returning now as part of a 21st birthday visit with the same two and a girlfriend. The crew are very realistic about the sad demise of numbers in the last 16...More

We arrived in the Otago Peninsula in the winter season, and didn't know quite what to expect on the Penguin Place Tour, but were very happily surprised by the quality of the tour and the chance to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat....More