Curio Bay Penguin Watch
Curio Bay Penguin Watch
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At Curio Bay, watch Yellow Eyed Penguins return to their nesting grounds in a stunning coastal setting.
These are very rare birds so please respect and keep your distance.
Watching a penguin waddle home is a true life memory - Enjoy!
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Melinda Pyke
Ranking: 10/10
The petrified forest was absolutely incredible. Didn't manage to spot the penguin, despite waiting patiently from 4pm-6pm, but that's nature for you!
Patrick
Ranking: 10/10
Saw a penguin and the fossil forest was awesome.
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Martina
Ranking: 9/10
Stunning place, penguins did not show up, probably because we went there too soon.
Konstantin Bücheler
Ranking: 10/10
Best place to see penguins. You can go down to the beach next to the penguins.
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Sandra
Ranking: 10/10
Spot the endangered yellow-eyed penguin! It is for free! Be there at 7pm.
Lindsay Dell
Ranking: 10/10
On a petrified forest beach, magical! A must see in the South Island - worth the drive.
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Sue Strebe
Ranking: 9/10
Exceptionally near viewing of yellow eyed penguins, gorgeous site. Weather really bad, not much chance to see dolphins or hike in the area.
Samuel Tohko
Ranking: 10/10
Nice to see them in their natural habitat.
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Regula Hammer
Ranking: 9/10
Nice camping nearby, 7pm to 10pm penguins come to land.
Anouck Roudet
Ranking: 10/10
Nice spot to see yellow-eyed penguins for free!! And you can be very close to the penguins, like 10 metres!!
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Trine Ellegaard
Ranking: 10/10
Saw penguins - very nice!!
Hadar
Ranking: 9/10
We saw a lot of seals and penguins for free.
Sarah Strong
Ranking: 10/10
Went down approx 7-7.30pm. The ranger was fantastic and suggested a rock for us to sit on, penguins walked past us about 3 metres away!! Great couple of hours!!
