Where can I see yellow-eyed penguins in Dunedin?
Yellow-eyed penguins can be seen at Nugget Point Totāra Scenic Reserve (Roaring Bay) and Curio Bay – please use the hide for viewing and stay off the beach. There are several wildlife guides in The Catlins who are DOC concessionaires and who can take visitors to see them.
Where is the yellow-eyed penguin found in NZ?
Found in: South-east South Island and on Banks Peninsula, Stewart Island/Rakiura and its outliers, the Auckland Islands and Campbell Island.
Can you see penguins in Dunedin?
The endangered Yellow-Eyed Penguin (Hoiho) nest in the coastal vegetation in and around the Otago Peninsula, hidden away from other birds and humans. Dunedin is one of the few places in New Zealand to see these beautiful birds in wild, going about the daily business of life on the beaches and amongst the sand dunes.
How many yellow-eyed penguin are left in NZ?
There are estimated to be around 1,700 breeding pairs of yellow-eyed penguins, with the majority of these in the subantarctic on the Auckland and Campbell Islands. The South Island holds more than 600 pairs, while there are at least 180 pairs on and around Rakiura/Stewart Island.
What time of year are the penguins in Dunedin?
dusk
At dusk penguins come ashore and make their way to their nests where they feed their chicks or roost. Access to Pilots Beach reserve is restricted from one hour before sunset to 8 a.m. year round. Access during this time is permitted only when on a guided tour with Blue Penguins Pukekura.
Can you see seals in Dunedin?
Species you are likely to see in and around Dunedin Find out about a few of the unique species seal, sea lion, penguin, albatross and land-based animals Dunedin people can find just around the corner.
Where can you find yellow-eyed penguin?
New Zealand
The yellow-eyed penguin / hoiho is only found in New Zealand, nowhere else in the world! Hoiho breed on the south-east coast of the South Island, Stewart Island / Rakiura, and the subantarctic Auckland / Maungahuka and Campbell Islands / Motu Ihupuku.
Are yellow-eyed penguins rare?
Yellow-eyed penguins / hoiho are one of the rarest penguins in the world and are only found in New Zealand (endemic).
Where can I see yellow-eyed penguins in Dunedin for free?
Public viewing of yellow-eyed penguins / hoiho
- Oamaru Visitor Information, 1 Thames Street, Oamaru, phone 03 434 1656.
- Dunedin Visitor Centre, Civic Centre, 50 The Octagon, Dunedin, phone 03 474 3300.
- Catlins Information Centre, 10 Campbell Street, Owaka, phone 03 415 8371.
What’s the rarest penguin?
Yellow-eyed penguins
We believe in the free flow of information Yellow-eyed penguins are the most endangered penguin species in the world, with just 4,000 left in the wild. Found only in New Zealand and its outlying islands, these birds can grow up to 79cm tall and weigh 8.5kg, which is similar to a one-year-old child.
What is the yellow-eyed penguins habitat?
Hoiho live in native coastal forests, scrub or dense flax, although they also use pasture and exotic vegetation. Nest sites are carefully selected – a suitable site should have a solid back such as a log, rock or flax plant, and provide shelter from harsh weather and the heat of the sun.
Where can I see penguins and seals in Dunedin?
At Victory Beach there’s a Egyptian-looking rock formation known locally as “The Pyramids”; at Allans Beach you might see yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals and sea lions. From Portobello you can return to Dunedin via Highcliff Road, which winds along the ridge of the peninsula.
Where to see yellow eyed penguins in New Zealand?
The endangered Yellow-Eyed Penguin (Hoiho) nest in the coastal vegetation in and around the Otago Peninsula, hidden away from other birds and humans. Dunedin is one of the few places in New Zealand to see these beautiful birds in wild, going about the daily business of life on the beaches and amongst the sand dunes.
When is yellow eyed penguin tour in Nelson?
The Yellow Eyed Penguin Trust and the West Coast Penguin Trust have teamed up to bring you these stunning behind the scenes fundraising tours, led by the hugely experienced Nature Quest, for our supporters. Two trips are planned, departing from Nelson on 3rd and 16th September and have optional extensions through the Catlins and to Stewart Island.
Which is the largest penguin reserve in New Zealand?
The 231 hectare Okia Reserve on Otago Peninsula is the largest managed by the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust. It was jointly purchased with the Dunedin City Council in 1991. It is bounded by the 3.5 km long arc of Victory Beach on one side, and on the other by the Pyramids, Taiaroa Hill and the sandy Okia Flats with their relict dune fields.
How often do penguin tours take place in Dunedin?
Injured and sick penguins are rehabilitated. In the summer season, tours run frequently each day from October to March. In the winter season, from April to September, one tour is held daily. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
