Yellow Eyed Penguins - Otago, New Zealand
S 45° 07.325 E 170° 58.730
59G E 498335 N 5003487
Along the length of Bushy Beach a track with platforms is ideal for viewing our precious yellow-eyed penguins or Hoiho. A weekly Penguin report is posted on the sign near the track, giving the latest info on the birds.
Waymark Code: WM8KD2
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 04/13/2010
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Considered to be the world's rarest penguin, they nest in the mud banks along the length of Bushy Beach and can be viewed in the early morning or late afternoon as they depart for or return from a day fishing. There is no charge for use of the hide. Binoculars are useful here.
NOTE: Please respect this area and follow the DOC signage, it is important that you do not disturb the birds in their daily routine.
The yellow-eyed penguin or hoiho is bigger and more rare than the blue penguin. This is an ideal site as these penguins need a bush environment. To see the penguins you can drive along upper Tyne Street and down Bushy Beach Road. The penguins come ashore about two hours before dark. They can be watched from the viewing hide free of charge, or you can join a forty minute tour.
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