Akaroa: Pohatu Little Penguins 3-Hour Evening Experience

About This Experience

An evening 4WD trip from St Peter's church in Akaroa to the Pohatu/Flea Bay penguin colony, monitoring nest boxes and watching penguins at dusk with binoculars and camouflage gear.

In the Operator's Own Words

• Marvel at wild penguins in their natural habitat at dusk
• Enjoy a scenic 4WD drive to Pohatu/Flea Bay from Akaroa
• Gain great insight into the life of a penguin and local conservation efforts
• Contribute to a 30-year conservation and monitoring project

What's Included

• ✓ Scenic return transport by 4WD minivan
• ✓ Experienced guide
• ✓ Photo stops
• ✓ Penguin monitoring and viewing
• ✓ Camouflage gear
• ✓ Use of binoculars

Good to Know

• The departure time changes due to the sunset. The local tour operator will send you an email with further information regarding where to meet, what to bring
• Photography is welcome, but the use of flash is strictly prohibited
• The main focus of this activity is monitoring nesting sites offering the opportunity to see penguins up close and watching them socializing on the water
• Tours rely on natural viewing for this colony, no artificial lighting is used. Depending on the weather and natural penguin behavior, there is usually a window of opportunity before it gets too dark to view penguins coming ashore. It cannot be guaranteed that the birds will come ashore before darkness
• Due to the sensitive wildlife habitat, only guided groups can visit the breeding colony to view the White-flippered Penguins

Meeting Point

Before the St Peter's church