(blue) penguin spotting South Coast
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12-19 September will be Conservation Week. Last year one of the events was penguin spotting + free sausage sizzle at night time with DOC rangers. It was booked out so we couldn't take part. I am not sure if they are doing it again this year, at the moment they have very few events listed for Wellington. But I was thinking we could do it anyway, I know there is a penguin sanctuary at Tarakena Bay (close to the airport) looked after by forest and bird.org. Maybe I could approach them and ask some advice. This event could be done together with the bonfire evening...I hope it doesn't sound a too silly idea.
Rita
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A former member
That would be fantastic! Any possibility we could do it on a Saturday evening? For my family, that would be a win-win. Great idea, Paul :-)
Posted August 26, 2010 at 9:34 PM -
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Raj Koona
I have seen a few around and theya are fun to watch. I am in!
Posted August 26, 2010 at 10:26 PM -
Tim Stokes
seen lots of signs but not 1 single blimmin penguin. Show me the penguin!
Posted August 27, 2010 at 4:27 PM -
A former member
That's great idea! Hope penguins will spott us.
Posted August 27, 2010 at 4:57 PM -
Jan Damm
Love the funny little critters - saw one at Evans Bay / Airport, and one at the waterfront by Frank Kitts Park (!) so far, purely by chance. Good idea to get some tips from the pros!
Posted August 30, 2010 at 6:31 PM -
Paul Vickers
Quick update on this: I heard back from the coordinator of Places for Penguins in Wellington. He'll talk to his colleagues and see what he can arrange for us.
RitaPosted August 31, 2010 at 9:33 PM -
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Kimberley Cuthbert-Blac
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+1 guestdid a trip like this in Dunedin when my husband and I were travelling in NZ 6 yrs ago but only saw 1 yellow eyed penguin. He was a beaut but would sure be nice to see a few more!
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Great idea!