Bicheno Penguin Tours
Guided walks along the Bicheno coast at dusk to watch little blue penguins come ashore to their burrows. It is the most popular night activity on the east coast.
The Bicheno coast is a breeding ground for little blue penguins, also known as fairy penguins. Bicheno Penguin Tours runs a tour every evening after sunset on private land. Each tour lasts about an hour. Guided along paths, visitors get close views of penguins coming out of the sea and waddling back to their nests. During the chick-rearing season you may also see them feeding their young. The tours run year-round, and the breeding season from September to February is the busiest. Advance online booking is essential. Camera flashes and torches pointed directly at the birds are prohibited, and dark clothing is recommended. Don't go looking for penguins along the shore at night on your own.
Opening hours
About 1 hour after sunset (booking required)
Nearby sights
- Bicheno Blowhole
- East Coast Natureworld
- Douglas-Apsley National Park
- Friendly Beaches
- Devil's Corner Cellar Door
- Freycinet Marine Farm
- Cape Tourville Lighthouse
- Sleepy Bay