Evening Viewing General Entry

The penguins return home from their day's fishing, make their way onto the beach, up a stony ramp, and cross into the Colony. You will be informed about the lives of the penguins during a commentary delivered by one of our guides.

From the General Entry grandstand you will see the penguins from about 10-15 metres away.

You are seated in a grandstand that seats 350 people.

 

 

Evening Viewing Start Time 2024

01 Jan - 31 Jan 9.00pm
01 Feb - 14 Feb 8.45pm
15 Feb - 29 Feb 8.30pm
01 Mar - 15 Mar 8.15pm
16 Mar - 31 Mar 8.00pm
01 Apr - 06 Apr 7.45pm
07 Apr - 15 Apr 6.30pm
16 Apr - 30 Apr 6.00pm
01 May - 15 May 5.30pm
16 May - 15 Jul 5.15pm
16 Jul - 31 Jul 5.30pm
01 Aug - 15 Aug 5.45pm
16 Aug - 30 Aug 6.00pm
01 Sep - 15 Sep 6.15pm
16 Sep - 28 Sep 6.30pm
29 Sep - 30 Sep 7.45pm
01 Oct - 31 Oct 8.00pm
01 Nov - 15 Nov 8.15pm
16 Nov - 30 Nov 8.30pm
01 Dec - 15 Dec 8.45pm
16 Dec - 31 Dec 9.00pm

 

Adult   

   $45.00  

 Seniors, Students, BBH, Top 10, YHA   

$40.50  

 Children (5-17 years)   

$28.00  

 Family Pass (2 Adults + 2 Children)   

$118.00  

Children under 5 years FREE

Please Note: Photography or Filming is not permitted during evening viewing

 

During the summer months Evening Viewing is as late as 9:00 pm while during the winter our birds are arriving home as early as 5:30 pm. Arrival numbers vary from up over 200 in Summer down to under 30 in Winter. Take a look at our Penguin Information Calendar 

for more information here.

Running time : 1-2 hours

Evenings in Oamaru can be cool so warm clothing is advised.

If you are a Waitaki resident, please email us directly with proof of address to book: [email protected]

Inclusions

  • Entry to evening viewing general stand

Evening Viewing General Entry Photo Gallery