The OPERA
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There's a few penguin / wildlife tour options in Dunedin and they're all a little different. Check our Escape the Algorithm takes on each one make sure you get what you're after.
The Opera Tour
You'll see a Yellow Eyed Penguin on this tour, but that's because their penguins are in a caged refuge. They only very rarely see them in the wild now.
So this tour wouldn't be my personal pick.
But if a guaranteed Yellow Eyed Penguin viewing is your thing, despite it being in captivity. This is a good value option. You'll also very likely see wild little blue penguins, seals and sea lions too. Alongside meeting some passionate conservationists in their work.
There's a 10% promo code Rankers discount available too
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The OPERA
The OPERA (Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance) is a private eco-reserve dedicated to conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education.
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A wonderful tour, 49 dollars, but worth it.
Domroes -
Nice place and very good explanation
Decuq -
Well organised, informative and enjoyable.
E.M. Prideaux -
Nice tour.
Jessica -
Recommend it.
Michaela
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We joined the last trip of the day and were lucky enough to see six Yellow-eyed Penguins coming out of the sea to return to their nests.
The walk to the hides is about one km long and there are quite a few steps. However, seeing the penguins made it worthwhile.
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Small, informative tourist funded charity.
Beautiful land with knowledgeable guides who explain the huge efforts to protect the Yellow Eyed Penguins. Also get impressively close to the fur seals. Very quiet in October, may be busy in Summer.
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Great passionate tour, you start in the rehabilitation centre where actually great work on Yellow Eyed Penguins is done.
Then they take you out on the premises to see the penguins in their natural habitat.
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Very interesting tour, passionate and committed people.
Lots of background information on the penguins. Good network of camouflaged ditches to view the penguins from.
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We went to see the Little Blue Penguins returning late in the evening.
First, we got a lot of interesting information, then proceeded down to the beach afterwards. It was amazing to see these little fellas arriving and stumbling up the beach! Bring a jacket, it is pretty windy!
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We visited the Yellow Eyed Penguins on Otago near Otakou, it was very interesting and sweet to see the penguins and learn how they live.
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Lots of information provided and extensive network of blinds and tunnels allows for viewing wild penguins without disturbing them.
I appreciate the work they are doing with habitat restoration and in the hospital raising the many chicks orphaned this year. Happy to support these efforts with some good words and the admission paid.
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One very good tour.
The penguin rescue hospital gives a great opportunity to see the penguins up close.
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Penguins were great!
Downside was french guide, hard to understand and discussed inappropriate subjects for a family walk.
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You get to see a reservation for Penguins.
Wandering around in a tunnel, we saw sea lions, penguins feeding their fluffy kids and we got told anything about penguins that you would want to know.
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Brilliant.
Great guide and an amazing way to visit yellow eyed penguins, blue penguins and some seals.
We were a small group in the winter, but hugely enjoyed the experience and particularly the local knowledge that came with it.
High recommended and a great cause to support.
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We joined the last trip of the day and were lucky enough to see six Yellow-eyed Penguins coming out of the sea to return to their nests.
The walk to the hides is about one km long and there are quite a few steps. However, seeing the penguins made it worthwhile.
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Great passionate tour, you start in the rehabilitation centre where actually great work on Yellow Eyed Penguins is done.
Then they take you out on the premises to see the penguins in their natural habitat.
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Small, informative tourist funded charity.
Beautiful land with knowledgeable guides who explain the huge efforts to protect the Yellow Eyed Penguins. Also get impressively close to the fur seals. Very quiet in October, may be busy in Summer.
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We went to see the Little Blue Penguins returning late in the evening.
First, we got a lot of interesting information, then proceeded down to the beach afterwards. It was amazing to see these little fellas arriving and stumbling up the beach! Bring a jacket, it is pretty windy!
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Very interesting tour, passionate and committed people.
Lots of background information on the penguins. Good network of camouflaged ditches to view the penguins from.
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You get to see a reservation for Penguins.
Wandering around in a tunnel, we saw sea lions, penguins feeding their fluffy kids and we got told anything about penguins that you would want to know.
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We visited the Yellow Eyed Penguins on Otago near Otakou, it was very interesting and sweet to see the penguins and learn how they live.
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One very good tour.
The penguin rescue hospital gives a great opportunity to see the penguins up close.
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Brilliant.
Great guide and an amazing way to visit yellow eyed penguins, blue penguins and some seals.
We were a small group in the winter, but hugely enjoyed the experience and particularly the local knowledge that came with it.
High recommended and a great cause to support.
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Lots of information provided and extensive network of blinds and tunnels allows for viewing wild penguins without disturbing them.
I appreciate the work they are doing with habitat restoration and in the hospital raising the many chicks orphaned this year. Happy to support these efforts with some good words and the admission paid.
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Penguins were great!
Downside was french guide, hard to understand and discussed inappropriate subjects for a family walk.
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Great tour!
Briefing and guide excellent, very interesting and beautiful landscape. Have seen many penguins close also some seals!! You get a lot for the price of $49PP. Best tour is the last one in the evening!!
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