Pohatu Penguins
Point of Interest
Contact
Rue Balguerie, Banks Peninsula Community, South Island.
Description
Tour the largest Australasian Little Penguin colony on mainland New Zealand. Evening Penguins Tour - You are guaranteed to see penguins in their natural habitat during the breeding season from September to mid February and second week in April. Come along to learn interesting facts and help preserve these birds. The tour will drive you to the Bay on the other side of Akaroa - breathtaking views along the way. Then you get to feed sheep and see small penguins nesting as well as penguins socialising on the water.
Nature tours, Sea-kayaking safaris, Hiking or a 24 hour package with a night in the middle of the colony are also offered.
Features
Location
Lat: -43.805602 Lng: 172.967404