Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Overview
If you are a visitor that truly wants to see and understand the unique ecosystems, wildlife, culture, geology and botany of the Otago Peninsula then join this tour.
We see a variety of wildlife species along the way (seasonal).
At Pukekura we have a good chance to see seals nearby & albatross flying overhead.
Later we join our Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience tour, see the world's smallest penguin emerging from the sea and walking past us just metres away. Note: Others join us for that part of this experience (max 75)
PHOTOGRAPHY IS ALLOWED (no flash)
If no availability on this site, check our own website for additional availability/other tours.
As a Charitable Trust our aim is to look after our reserve and protect the Otago Peninsula's largest penguin colony.
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What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Location
50 The Octagon
Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Dunedin
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Otago Peninsula
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Taiaroa Head
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Taiaroa Head
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Otago Peninsula
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Visitors need to be able to walk 300m unaided and manage stairs (about 60 stairs inbuilt along our walkway leading to our viewing platform). Tour and vehicles are not suitable for very young children.
- Bring warm clothes we are outside for much of the tour, it can get very cold after dark.
- Note we can't have umbrellas on the penguin viewing platform as eye risk to others
- MINIMUM AGE OF 18 TO PARTICIPATE this is not a tour for children
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We have a minimum age requirement of 18 to participate on this tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience is as follows:
- Visitors need to be able to walk 300m unaided and manage stairs (about 60 stairs inbuilt along our walkway leading to our viewing platform). Tour and vehicles are not suitable for very young children.
- Bring warm clothes we are outside for much of the tour, it can get very cold after dark.
- Note we can't have umbrellas on the penguin viewing platform as eye risk to others
- MINIMUM AGE OF 18 TO PARTICIPATE this is not a tour for children
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Visitors need to be able to walk 300m unaided and manage stairs (about 60 stairs inbuilt along our walkway leading to our viewing platform). Tour and vehicles are not suitable for very young children.
- Bring warm clothes we are outside for much of the tour, it can get very cold after dark.
- Note we can't have umbrellas on the penguin viewing platform as eye risk to others
- MINIMUM AGE OF 18 TO PARTICIPATE this is not a tour for children
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We have a minimum age requirement of 18 to participate on this tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
