Opening Times
We are open every night of the year, and every day except Christmas Day, ANZAC day (25th April) and Easter Friday. Opening times vary during the year depending upon the season and the activities of the blue penguins in their natural environment.
October - March
9.30am until close of evening viewing which depends on when the sun sets and when the penguins come ashore. This is between 8.30pm - 11.30pm.
April - September
10.00am until close of evening viewing which depends on when the sun sets and when the penguins come ashore. This is between 7.00pm - 8.30pm.
Crowd gathers in the grandstand for evening viewing
The penguins come ashore just after dusk
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