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Discover the magical world of wild penguins in their natural habitat on the Evening Penguin Tour...
Discover the magical world of wild penguins in their natural habitat on the Evening Penguin Tour...
Highlights
- Be welcomed by rare breeds of sheep and have the chance to hand-feed them
- Learn all about the conservation efforts being made to preserve the penguins
- Watch wild penguins from hides and see them in nesting homes
- Expert guides will provide interesting commentary along the way
- A fantastic idea for animal and nature lovers alike!
- Awarded Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence since 2014!
Take an exciting evening adventure and discover what life is like for wild penguins as you observe them in their natural habitat.
The tour begins with a scenic drive by 4WD which takes you over Akaroa's extinct Volcano crater rim before you are greeted by the stunning beauty of Pohatu Bay.
Guided by a team of experts who know when and where is best to locate these inquisitive creatures, you'll then have the opportunity to observe the fascinating behaviour of penguins as they explore and socialise on the water - if you're lucky you may even see some returning to shore at dusk!
You'll also see them up close in their nesting homes which are used as part of conservation efforts to monitor the colony, and you'll get an insight into the conservation efforts being made to preserve their lives in the Flea Bay colony.
A fascinating and thrilling adventure for all ages that will provide memories to last a lifetime!
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- Adult$125.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant$55.00
- Adult$125.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant$55.00
- Adult$100.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$68.00
- Infant$55.00
- Adult$100.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant$55.00
- Adult$88.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$59.00
- Infant$55.00
- Adult$88.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant$55.00
- Adult$100.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant$55.00
- Adult$125.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant$55.00
- Adult$125.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant$55.00
- Adult$100.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$68.00
- Infant$55.00
- Adult$67.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant$55.00
- Adult$88.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$59.00
- Infant$55.00
- Adult$88.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant$55.00
- Adult$67.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant$55.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Magical!
jb clark from
United States
Magical!
jb clark from
United States
Amazing!
Ryan Thomason from
United Kingdom
Amazing!
Ryan Thomason from
United Kingdom
Amazing!
Ryan Thomason from
United Kingdom
Great experience for penguin lovers
teae from
Netherlands
Great experience for penguin lovers
teae from
Netherlands
Great views and cute penguins
Nicky Tindall from
NZ
Great views and cute penguins
Nicky Tindall from
NZ
Best of the best
Ting Ting from
NZ
Best of the best
Ting Ting from
NZ
Best of the best
Ting Ting from
NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Evening Penguin Tour - Pohatu Penguins
Hi Celine, Thank you for your great review and appreciation of the work we do to protect little penguins. We all love sharing our area and the story behind the conservation work. Thank you very much for your recommendation. Kindly, Kevin.
Clare Senio from Canada wrote on 13 February 2026
Fantastic tour!
Really enjoyed the evening penguin tour!! Becky & Mona were super friendly and informative. The trip to the top of the volcano was so breathtaking! Lots of historical info on NZ and native species. Seeing the penguins up close was really special! Would definitely recommend this tour 100%!
From Evening Penguin Tour - Pohatu Penguins
Hi Clare, Thank you very much for your amazing review of your time on our Evening penguin tour with Becky and Mona. We're thrilled to read that you enjoyed all aspects of the tour, from the scenic drive to the wildlife, commentary and of course the penguins. We wish you all the best in your next adventure. Kindly, Kevin.
kdd from New Zealand wrote on 04 February 2026
Amazing
Amazing tour and experience.
From Evening Penguin Tour - Pohatu Penguins
Hi there, Thank you very much for your great review of our Evening penguin tour. We're glad to hear you had a wonderful time. All the best. Kevin
Peter Stephenson from United Kingdom wrote on 30 November 2025
Excellent
Special evening. Good to be supporting such a charity
From Evening Penguin Tour - Pohatu Penguins
Hi Peter, Thank you very much for your excellent review. We're delighted to hear you had a great evening. We wish you all the best. Kindly, Kevin.
Janet McDonald from Canada wrote on 28 October 2025
Nice tour
Knowledgeable guides, great driving, amazing scenery and penguins ... What's not to love!
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celinez1 from Singapore wrote on 29 April 2026
Great tour!
We didn't get to see that many penguins, just some chilling in the sea (with binoculars) and 3 in the nesting box. However, the sheeps were soooooooo cute, and the drive up to the area was thrilling and also beautiful! The guide were very knowledgeable and explain how this tour came about. We all felt its money well spent, and they could have/should have charge more. Definitely recommend!