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The OPERA

The OPERA (Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance) is a private eco-reserve dedicated to conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education.

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Organisation

Penguin Place

Commercial organisation

Location

South IslandCoastal OtagoDunedin

Categories

  • Activity__penguin_watchingPenguin Watching

Directions

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Coordinates

-45.7963302146647

170.730904245377

Latitude
-45.7963302146647
Longitude
170.730904245377

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Reviews

    • They give good opportunities to watch wildlife.

      Icon__personMax

    • Nice place and very good explanation

      Icon__personDecuq

    • Small, informative tourist funded charity.

      Icon__personDorothy and Graham Glen

    • Well explained and interesting tour.

      Icon__personBrasier

    • Very enthusiastic guide.

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    4.3 61 Reviews Analysis
  • We joined the last trip of the day and were lucky enough to see six Yellow-eyed Penguins coming out of the sea to return to their nests.

    The walk to the hides is about one km long and there are quite a few steps. However, seeing the penguins made it worthwhile.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2018

    Antony Wilson's avatar

    Antony Wilson

    Customer

  • Small, informative tourist funded charity.

    Beautiful land with knowledgeable guides who explain the huge efforts to protect the Yellow Eyed Penguins. Also get impressively close to the fur seals. Very quiet in October, may be busy in Summer.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2017

  • Great passionate tour, you start in the rehabilitation centre where actually great work on Yellow Eyed Penguins is done.

    Then they take you out on the premises to see the penguins in their natural habitat.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2017

    Lars Grosse's avatar

    Lars Grosse

    Customer

  • Very interesting tour, passionate and committed people.

    Lots of background information on the penguins. Good network of camouflaged ditches to view the penguins from.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    Rob and Nicole's avatar

    Rob and Nicole

    Customer

  • We went to see the Little Blue Penguins returning late in the evening.

    First, we got a lot of interesting information, then proceeded down to the beach afterwards. It was amazing to see these little fellas arriving and stumbling up the beach! Bring a jacket, it is pretty windy!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    Elke Paul's avatar

    Elke Paul

    Customer

  • Very few to see for a lot of money.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2017

    Harald Ludtke's avatar

    Harald Ludtke

    Customer

  • We only saw three penguins!!

    Not enough for $52!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    Chloe's avatar

    Chloe

    Customer

  • Lots of information provided and extensive network of blinds and tunnels allows for viewing wild penguins without disturbing them.

    I appreciate the work they are doing with habitat restoration and in the hospital raising the many chicks orphaned this year. Happy to support these efforts with some good words and the admission paid.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2013

    Jill Fischer's avatar

    Jill Fischer

    Customer

  • Penguins were great!

    Downside was french guide, hard to understand and discussed inappropriate subjects for a family walk.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2012

  • You get to see a reservation for Penguins.

    Wandering around in a tunnel, we saw sea lions, penguins feeding their fluffy kids and we got told anything about penguins that you would want to know.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2014

  • Brilliant.

    Great guide and an amazing way to visit yellow eyed penguins, blue penguins and some seals.

    We were a small group in the winter, but hugely enjoyed the experience and particularly the local knowledge that came with it.

    High recommended and a great cause to support.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in July 2014

    Richard's avatar

    Richard

    Customer

  • Very educational, loved getting to be right in the habitat without disturbing them.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    Julie Robinson's avatar

    Julie Robinson

    Customer

  • One very good tour.

    The penguin rescue hospital gives a great opportunity to see the penguins up close.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    Ene Pold's avatar

    Ene Pold

    Customer

  • We visited the Yellow Eyed Penguins on Otago near Otakou, it was very interesting and sweet to see the penguins and learn how they live.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    Andrea Hiemer's avatar

    Andrea Hiemer

    Customer

  • Friendly staff, what we paid was perfect for what we got.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2013

    Claudia's avatar

    Claudia

    Customer

  • We joined the last trip of the day and were lucky enough to see six Yellow-eyed Penguins coming out of the sea to return to their nests.

    The walk to the hides is about one km long and there are quite a few steps. However, seeing the penguins made it worthwhile.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2018

    Antony Wilson's avatar

    Antony Wilson

    Customer

  • Great passionate tour, you start in the rehabilitation centre where actually great work on Yellow Eyed Penguins is done.

    Then they take you out on the premises to see the penguins in their natural habitat.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2017

    Lars Grosse's avatar

    Lars Grosse

    Customer

  • Very few to see for a lot of money.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2017

    Harald Ludtke's avatar

    Harald Ludtke

    Customer

  • Small, informative tourist funded charity.

    Beautiful land with knowledgeable guides who explain the huge efforts to protect the Yellow Eyed Penguins. Also get impressively close to the fur seals. Very quiet in October, may be busy in Summer.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2017

  • We went to see the Little Blue Penguins returning late in the evening.

    First, we got a lot of interesting information, then proceeded down to the beach afterwards. It was amazing to see these little fellas arriving and stumbling up the beach! Bring a jacket, it is pretty windy!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    Elke Paul's avatar

    Elke Paul

    Customer

  • Very interesting tour, passionate and committed people.

    Lots of background information on the penguins. Good network of camouflaged ditches to view the penguins from.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    Rob and Nicole's avatar

    Rob and Nicole

    Customer

  • We only saw three penguins!!

    Not enough for $52!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    Chloe's avatar

    Chloe

    Customer

  • You get to see a reservation for Penguins.

    Wandering around in a tunnel, we saw sea lions, penguins feeding their fluffy kids and we got told anything about penguins that you would want to know.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2014

  • We visited the Yellow Eyed Penguins on Otago near Otakou, it was very interesting and sweet to see the penguins and learn how they live.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    Andrea Hiemer's avatar

    Andrea Hiemer

    Customer

  • One very good tour.

    The penguin rescue hospital gives a great opportunity to see the penguins up close.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    Ene Pold's avatar

    Ene Pold

    Customer

  • Brilliant.

    Great guide and an amazing way to visit yellow eyed penguins, blue penguins and some seals.

    We were a small group in the winter, but hugely enjoyed the experience and particularly the local knowledge that came with it.

    High recommended and a great cause to support.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in July 2014

    Richard's avatar

    Richard

    Customer

  • Very educational, loved getting to be right in the habitat without disturbing them.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    Julie Robinson's avatar

    Julie Robinson

    Customer

  • Friendly staff, what we paid was perfect for what we got.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2013

    Claudia's avatar

    Claudia

    Customer

  • Lots of information provided and extensive network of blinds and tunnels allows for viewing wild penguins without disturbing them.

    I appreciate the work they are doing with habitat restoration and in the hospital raising the many chicks orphaned this year. Happy to support these efforts with some good words and the admission paid.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2013

    Jill Fischer's avatar

    Jill Fischer

    Customer

  • Penguins were great!

    Downside was french guide, hard to understand and discussed inappropriate subjects for a family walk.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2012

  • Nice animals.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2011

    Bert Opdam's avatar

    Bert Opdam

    Customer

  • A wonderful tour, 49 dollars, but worth it.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2012

    Domroes's avatar

    Domroes

    Customer

  • Well explained and interesting tour.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2012

    Brasier's avatar

    Brasier

    Customer

  • Great tour!

    Briefing and guide excellent, very interesting and beautiful landscape. Have seen many penguins close also some seals!! You get a lot for the price of $49PP. Best tour is the last one in the evening!!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2012

    Melanie Mathiak's avatar

    Melanie Mathiak

    Customer

  • Very nice to see the young penguins on the nest and penguins coming out of the sea.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2012

    Carel's avatar

    Carel

    Customer