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Discover the magic of the wild with The Opera Dunedin's Penguin and Wildlife Tour
Highlights
- Encounter the rare Yellow-Eyed Penguin
- Learn about conservation efforts
- Visit the Penguin Rehabilitation Center
- Explore a stunning nature reserve
- Guided tour with expert knowledge
- Contribute to conservation
Learn about the rarest penguin in the world, the hoiho (yellow-eyed penguin) and experience the best possibility to view one of these endangered birds. We will begin with an overview of the work we are doing to help save the hoiho and care for all living species at The OPERA. Guests will then be guided through our reserve which is home to numerous native plant and wildlife species including the hoiho and kororā (little penguins), fur seals, sea lions, and several species of sea and forest birds. Finally, when penguins are in our care, guests will visit our Penguin Rehabilitation Center, where they can see these rare birds up close. .
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$47.35 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$31.57
- Adult$39.45 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$47.35 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$31.57
- Adult$39.45 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$31.57
- Adult$78.91
- Child$31.57
- Adult$63.00
- Child$25.26
- Adult$47.35 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$31.57
- Adult$39.45 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$31.57
- Adult$39.45 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$31.57
- Adult$78.91
- Child$31.57
- Adult$63.00
- Child$25.26
- Adult$78.91
- Child$31.57
- Adult$63.00
- Child$25.26
- Adult$78.91
- Child$31.57
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 Wildlife and Penguin Tour
Kia Ora Jess, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us and your lovely comments! We are pleased to see you enjoyed your visit to the OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance on our Wildlife & Penguin Tour. By taking a tour at The OPERA, you have become a part of our story. Tour proceeds are our primary source of funding the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education work we are doing. Again, thank you very much for your visit and we hope to see you again! Ngā mihi, Chris Head of Tours & Front of House Operations The OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
lesleyo3 from United Kingdom wrote on 16 March 2026
Absolutely Brilliant!
This was a brilliant couple of hours (albeit we had awful weather) - they take you to the private reserve and you can look in the nesting boxes of Little Blue Penguins and the specially built tunnels to view any Yellow-Eyed Penguins on the reserve. We were lucky enough to see 3 yellow-eyed penguins who were in their moulting stage. Be aware that numbers are dwindling and the time of year you visit is quite crucial to whether you may see any here. We also saw a few blue penguins and lots of NZ fur seals and 1 sea lion in the bay. Staff were excellent and knowledgeable. We also were luck enough to have all 5 species of penguins endemic to NZ in their recovery centre.
Jane Shotliff from United Kingdom wrote on 25 February 2026
Wonderful experience
Knowledgeable guides, great views, up close to Penguins and seals. Highly recommended
joanantonit from New Zealand wrote on 22 October 2024
I haven´t seen any penguin
During the visit, we didn´t see any penguins. Not worth it.
From Wildlife and Penguin Tour
Kia Ora Joanantonit, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us and for your feedback on your tour. Yellow-eyed penguins are a rare and endangered species and are very unpredictable when returning home, and as of that we can never guarantee their sightings, but we do make the most of any viewing opportunities. Even though on your tour you did't seen any penguins, we do hope you enjoyed your experience. Again, thank you very much for your visit and we do hope to see you again! Ngā mihi, Chris Head of Tours & Front of House Operations The OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
garbisg from United Kingdom wrote on 19 January 2026
Supporting Penguins
This is a great way to support the endangered penguins of NZ and a great experience too.
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Jess from Australia wrote on 25 February 2025
Penguins
What an Amazing experience, it was great to see penguins in the wild as well as the rehabilitation centre