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Visitors have the fascinating and thrilling opportunity to see penguins up close and personal in their natural environment on the North West Coast of Tasmania only minutes away from the township of Wynyard.

Watch the penguins come ashore each night as they make their way to their burrows. See them climb cliffs, feed their chicks and listen to them socialise with their partners. Tours are conducted on environmentally sensitive lines so the penguins are not disturbed.

Your guide will give a personalised and detailed insight into the lives of the penguins, their unique habits and behaviours. Penguin numbers can fluctuate due to seasonal factors.

Phone bookings are essential as spaces are limited and a meeting location will be arranged during your booking process. Visitors will need to bring their own vehicle. This activity is not suitable for young children and the elderly. There is no charge for this activity but donations are gratefully accepted.

This wildlife viewing activity is supported by Wildcare and the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service.

In order to ensure penguin safety visitors should not to bring torches, mobile phones and cameras. The guide will use special penguin friendly lights.

Penguin tours normally cease at the end of April and recommence around mid September. Between May and August tours are available subject to penguins being present and availability of the guide.

Services

Night Penguin Viewing Tour

Tours commence at dusk each night. However, seasonal factors may affect the number of penguins present. It is best to contact the tour guide beforehand to ascertain likely penguin numbers, their arrival time and expected weather conditions. Due to the rough terrain the tours may not be suitable for the elderly, physically handicapped and young children, although your tour guide can organise an alternative venue for these visitors so they do not miss out on the wonderful experience of seeing penguins in the wild.

Bookings are important due to limited seating and space for parking vehicles on site. Warm, dark clothing is essential. Binoculars can be useful but torches, cameras and phones are prohibited as these may frighten and/or harm the penguins. Your guide will provide special penguin-friendly lighting during the tour.

There is no fee but donations are gratefully accepted.

This activity is supported by Wildcare Inc and the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service.

Tours normally operate nightly between mid September and the end of April. Outside those months please contact the tour guide to find out if penguins are present and guide is available.

Disabled Access

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