Twilight at the Opera

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Child (5-14) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 10

Infant (0-4) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 10

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Twilight at the Opera

2 Adults x $38.11

$76.22

Approx Total

$76.22

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Use of high quality binoculars
Guide/Driver
Complimentary waterproof jackets

Alcoholic Beverages

Overview

Expanding on the incredible opportunities of the Wildlife & Penguin Tour, this tour provides the unique opportunity to experience the reserve at sunset. The magnificent light casting over the landscape as the sun sets on the reserve is breathtaking. At points throughout the year, this time of day provides the greatest opportunity to view hoiho | Yellow-eyed Penguins in the wild as they return from a day foraging at sea, as well as opportunities to view other unique wildlife from fur seals, sea lions, shore and land birds, native fauna, and more await you within our private reserve. Best of all, by taking a tour you are joining our work, as tour operations directly fund the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education initiatives at The OPERA.

Itinerary

The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance

Our Twilight at The OPERA tour provides a unique opportunity to experience our nature reserve at sunset. Like our penguin tours during the day, this tour offers the most exclusive opportunity in New Zealand to view the endangered, hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins), in their natural habitat. This 90-minute guided tour consists of three parts. Our guests begin their experience in a theatre setting, where they learn about the hoiho (yellow-eyed penguin) and our conservation efforts to protect them. Guests then move into our rehabilitation centre where hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins) and other penguin species can be seen up close (when birds are in our care). Finally, guests take a short bus trip into our reserve where they are guided on an approximately 2km (1.25 mile) nature walk with the potential to see numerous plants and animals, including yellow-eyed penguins and little penguins, fur seals, sea lions, and several species of shore and land birds, all of which reside in the reserve.

1 hour 30 minutes

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

October 26100% refund

October 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Very enjoyable and educational activity on these fascinating but endangered penguinss.

Published on Feb, 2025

We both really enjoyed this activity. The information given on the yellow-eyed penguins at the beginning was very educational and presented clearly. We then were driven to the reserve and walked very quietly along trenches to see 2 penguins moulting. The penguins seemed unaware of our presence. Then off to the coastline where we saw 6 other penguins and a similar number of sea lions. This inlcuded 2 penguins and a sea line coming into the beach and waddling up into the dunes. Lastly we saw many penguins who were being cared for at the facility to help them to recover from various stresses. It was also good knowing that the fees we paid help support these fascinating birds.

Very enjoyable and educational activity on these fascinating but endangered penguinss.

Published on Feb, 2025

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