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 - 23 Sep | 6.30pm |
| 24 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 |
$43.00 |
Seniors, Students, BBH, Top 10, YHA |
$38.70 |
Children (5-17 years) |
$28.00 |
Family Pass (2 Adults + 2 Children) |
$114.00 |
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]
