Dot & Gordon Quaid
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru ▷
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Mid-November visit, glad we made the decision to watch the penguins arrive en masse at the colony.
They could be seen from every seat in the hide and were fascinating to watch. Little Blues also nest under old buildings in historic Oamaru where they walk the streets at night, lol...but the organized viewing was a nice way to spend the evening, lots of penguins to see. This is a good experience for kids and the behind the scenes tour is very interesting too.
Be careful driving in the area - the penguins cross the roads - and one reason no one told us (except Michelle at Bushy Beach) why you don't take photos: the flash hurts the penguin's eyes, in addition to scaring them. Wish they would post signs wih that info in town.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru ▷
Bushy Beach Tours
Fabulous experience, up close and personal with a yellow-eyed penguin and her chicks.
Michelle was very knowledgeable and a great guide. My Kiwi Husband and I learned alot about this endangered species. We will return! Highly recommend this tour for natives and visitors, well worth the $16NZ!