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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!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant$45.00
- Adult$57.00
- Child$40.00
- Infant$45.00
- Adult$74.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$52.00
- Infant$45.00
- Adult$74.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant$45.00
- Adult$57.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant$45.00
- Adult$105.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant$45.00
- Adult$105.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant$45.00
- Adult$84.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant$45.00
- Adult$84.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant$45.00
- Adult$74.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$52.00
- Infant$45.00
- Adult$74.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant$45.00
- Adult$57.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$40.00
- Infant$45.00
- Adult$105.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant$45.00
- Adult$105.00
- Child$75.00
- Infant$45.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All 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 there, Thank you so very much for your review and having appreciated the area and our conservation work. I can assure you that the money paid on the tour directly help protecting the little guy. Building new homes, purchasing research tools, supporting the south island wildlife hospital that care for injured birds... We wish you all the best. Kindly, Kevin.
Tiffany Peters from New Zealand wrote on 22 April 2025
Incredible Experience
The whole experience was incredible! From Danielle being super lovely and helpful during booking to Ben introducing us the penguins and the incredible work he is a part of protecting the penguins and bringing back the native flora and fauna! The penguins were so cute and the seals were an added bonus! Would do it again!
From Evening Penguin Tour - Pohatu Penguins
Hi Tiffany, Thank you so very much for your kinds words about your time with us. We're delighted to hear you've had an incredible time with us. We look forward to seeing you again then ^-^ Kindly, Kevin.
jakec from New Zealand wrote on 13 February 2025
great experience
really nice experience and really good to see the money spent is going back into the conservation of the penguins. tour guide was super informative and some nice scenic stops on the way.
From Evening Penguin Tour - Pohatu Penguins
Thank you very much for your review and having found your time informative. We wish you all the best ^-^ The penguin team
eddiet from New Zealand wrote on 17 May 2025
Great Experience
This was a wonderful experience. But it can get muddy and walking those precarious paths along the steep sides of the hills is only meant for the sure-footed. Also, the drive to Akaroa from Christchurch is really long because of the terrain, deceptive as it appears so close on the map. Bear in mind that it would be darkness by the time the tour finishes, and the drive back to Christchurch along the extremely bendy roads in full darkness is scary to say the least. If we knew this, we would have booked accommodation in Akaroa for the evening instead. Also, we were almost out of fuel and there was no petrol pump in sight in Akaroa late at night. Fortunately we made it back to the nearest petrol kiosk in Christchuch with 2okm to spare! As a whole, good experience, but please come prepared with full tank of fuel and for the journey back.
charlenec4 from France wrote on 14 December 2024
Amazing tour
I loved doing this tour. Our guides Joey and Geraldine were amazing, they are really passionante, it's really interesting to learn not only about pinguins, but also about the place, the history, the fauna and so much more. And yes, we saw penguins and their chicks !!! We saw them close in the nesting boxes, but also on the bay waiting to come back on shore. We also saw some fur seals and some Cormorants drying on the side. The money of this tour is for helping the preservation of the land and the growth of the blue penguins populations. It would be really sad if they ended up being extinct and I think it's totally worth it.
From Evening Penguin Tour - Pohatu Penguins
Hi Charlene, Thank you for having taken the time to comment about Evening penguin tour with Joey and Geraldine. We're thrilled to hear you have thoroughly enjoyed your visit. We wish you a happy end-of-year celebrations. Kindly, Kevin.
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waihungl from Australia wrote on 10 May 2025
Special experience cant see elsewhere
the place and overall environment is well conserved, unlike other penguin tours, this one is much less commerciallized, feels like the tour fee i paid can actual help protecting those little minions. i think so and hope so. Keep up your good work!