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Penguin Viewing Tours
Six penguin trips, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $34.04 to $164; one lists pickup.
Six guided penguin tours around Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula cost from $34.04 to $164 per person, with durations from 1 hour 30 minutes to about 5 hours. The Pukekura Penguins Standalone Visit at Harington Point is the cheapest at $34.04, while of the longer trips departing The Octagon in Dunedin, only the 5-hour combo includes pickup. All six tours offer free cancellation.
Pukekura Combo, 5 Hours
5 hours · Blue Penguins Pukekura
from $93.62 per person Check availability →
Small-Group Wildlife And Penguin Tour
1 hour 30 minutes · The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
from $42.56 per person Check availability →
Sunset Penguins, Entry Included
4 hours 30 minutes · Fantail Tours Limited
from $161.71 per person Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do Penguin Tours Cost?
Prices run from $34.04 to $164 per person. The Pukekura Penguins Standalone Visit starts at $34.04, the two options at The OPERA on Pakihau Road start at $42.56 and $42, and the longer trips from The Octagon run from $93.62 up to $164. All prices are per person.
How Long Are The Penguin Tours?
Durations range from 1 hour 30 minutes to about 5 hours. The standalone Pukekura visit and both The OPERA options run 1 hour 30 minutes each. The Pukekura combo runs about 5 hours, and the two other Octagon-based tours, Sunset Penguins, Entry Included and Albatross Centre Free Time, Penguins, each run 4 hours 30 minutes.
What Is Included And What Should You Check Before Booking?
All six tours come with free cancellation, and the 5-hour Pukekura combo includes pickup from The Octagon. The combo carries a minimum age of 18. Group caps vary, from 75 on the standalone Pukekura visit down to 10 on Sunset Penguins, Entry Included, so check the size limit before you book.
How Do You Choose Between The Tours?
For a short, low-cost visit, the Pukekura Penguins Standalone Visit is rated 5.0 from 578 reviews, though it takes up to 75 people. For smaller groups, The OPERA's Small-Group Wildlife and Penguin Tour is rated 4.7 from 47 reviews with a cap of 15, while Sunset Penguins, Entry Included takes at most 10 and has 4 reviews so far. For a longer trip from The Octagon with pickup, the 5-hour Pukekura combo is rated 5.0 from 213 reviews and is limited to ages 18 and over.
Compare The Six Penguin Trips Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pukekura Penguins Standalone Visit | 1 hour 30 minutes | $34.04 per person | ★ 5.0 (578) | Not included |
| Rehabilitation Centre and Reserve Walk | 1 hour 30 minutes | $42 per person | ★ 4.6 (301) | Not listed |
| Pukekura Combo, 5 Hours | 5 hours | $93.62 per person | ★ 5.0 (213) | Included |
| Small-Group Wildlife and Penguin Tour | 1 hour 30 minutes | $42.56 per person | ★ 4.7 (47) | Not listed |
| Albatross Centre Free Time, Penguins | 4 hours 30 minutes | $164 per person | ★ 5.0 (20) | Not listed |
| Sunset Penguins, Entry Included | 4 hours 30 minutes | $161.71 per person | 4 reviews | Not listed |
