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

Visited on a fairly cold day in July. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. We saw 3 Little Blue Penguins and were very lucky to see 5 Yellow Eyed Penguins. They came within 20 yards of our hidden watching post. We also saw several seals as...More

Louie was awesome. Little shy at the beginning of the tour but opened up more as the trip went on. Don’t expect anything super polished but lots of good information. Spend your money here as it helps to save an endangered animal. Buses r relics...More