Penguin Place 45 Pakihau Road, Harington Point, Otago 9077
About the Business
Welcome to Penguin Place, a unique institution located at Harington Point, Pakihau Road, 45 in New Zealand. As an establishment, park, point of interest, and tourist attraction, Penguin Place is dedicated to the conservation and survival of the endangered Yellow-Eyed Penguin.
What sets Penguin Place apart is that it is the world's first entirely tourism-funded conservation program. By visiting our institution and taking part in our guided tours, you directly contribute to the preservation of these incredible creatures.
The funding we receive from our tours plays a vital role in supporting various conservation efforts. These include habitat restoration, predator control, a research program, and on-site rehabilitation care for penguins that are sick, starving, or wounded. By participating in our tours, you become an active participant in the conservation of these magnificent birds.
Our tours run at multiple times throughout the day, ensuring flexibility for visitors. You can choose from tours at 11.45am, 1.15pm, 2.45pm, and 4.45pm. Additionally, we offer a daily tour at 3.45pm with a duration of 90 minutes. This allows you to plan your visit according to your convenience and make the most of your experience at Penguin Place.
During our guided tours, you will have the opportunity to witness the Yellow-Eyed Penguins in their natural habitat. Our knowledgeable guides will provide you with fascinating insights into the behavior and conservation efforts surrounding these incredible creatures. You will also learn about the challenges they face and the steps being taken to ensure their survival.
By choosing to visit Penguin Place, you not only gain a memorable and educational experience but also contribute directly to the preservation of these remarkable penguins. Help us make a difference and join us in our mission to protect and conserve the Yellow-Eyed Penguin population.
Visit Penguin Place today and be a part of this incredible conservation journey.
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Location & Phone number
45 Pakihau Road, Harington Point, Otago 9077, New Zealand
Hours open
Monday:
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Reviews
"Visited our yesterday, 17th June 23. Saskia is such a great tour guide, the work they do here is amazing. I can't believe that the fishing laws are so terrible in our country! We managed to catch the penguins returning to land but unfortunately we were at the lookout higher on the hills."
"Knowledgeable and friendly staff that are doing an amazing job preserving the Yellow Eyed Penguins. The scenery is absolutely amazing and you’ll be guaranteed to see Yellow Eyed Penguins in the rehabilitation center. We were also lucky enough to see a penguin wandering by the ocean. However, seeing penguins in the wild is rare according to the staff, so please be prepared for that. Well worth coming all the way from Finland!"
"Probably the best place to see Yellow Eyed Penguins. They rehabilitate sick penguins, which you can see in enclosures, and then you go down to the wildlife reserve and watch the beach through binoculars from a hide. We were lucky enough to see two more coming in from the ocean. Worth taking you own binoculars if you have them. Nice conversation centre doing great work, which justifies the relatively high entrance fee."
"The work they do to rehabilitate the endangered Yello Eyed peguin and their success rate is amazing. The tour is well worth the money. Adrian was a great guide and botanist so the walk not only included beautiful scenery but also understanding the importance of vegetation and forests for the survival of the penguins. Also wonderful opportunity to see the Yellow Eyed up close as they go through recovery. AND the drive along the bay to Penguin Place is fantastic."
"My first experience to see a penguin infront of me, this place is helping in a great way to take care for yellow eye penguins because they are very rare and close to extinct. I hope our next generations will be able to see this beautiful bird. Really impressed by the work done by the staff here. If you are around dunedin and have intrest in wildlife, then it is a must see place."
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