Oamaru Blue Penguin

The OBPC is New Zealand's largest scientifically monitored Blue Penguin colony. We are located 5 mins from Oamaru. Come and visit :)

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While pale-coloured eyes are the norm, sometimes we come across #penguins who are a wee bit different #OBPC #Oamaru

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Caught in the act: an #OBPC regular and very clever fur #seal leaving our stands (its sleeping spot) to head to #sea

[Oamaru Blue Penguin @OBPC]

The #OBPC enjoying the #sunset last night and patiently awaiting the arrival of our little blue #penguins 🐧 #Oamaru

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An @OBPC regular, this is perhaps the most persistent of fur #seals; scaling a fence and stairs for the best seat!

[Oamaru Blue Penguin @OBPC]

We had 63 #penguins ashore last night! Remember: evening viewings start at 5.15pm, so head along to the #OBPC to see #LittleBluesInOamaru :)

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Delighted to receive a #CertificateofExcellence!! Thanks for your reviews on @TripAdvisor! #LittleBluesinOamaru

[Oamaru Blue Penguin @OBPC]

Head along to the #Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony this evening for plenty of #penguins! 175 so far :) #Waitaki #wildlife

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Evening viewing is starting from 6.30pm and the penguins seem to be arriving after around 6.45pm! They are early birds this week :)

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Numbers of penguins are really high for this time of year! We're seeing between 65-100 but expect 20-40 and anything else will be a bonus :)

[Oamaru Blue Penguin @OBPC]

We are open today 10am - late! #otagoanniversary

[Oamaru Blue Penguin @OBPC]

Penguin numbers are really high for this time of year - evening viewing is starting at 8.15pm if you want to come and check it out!

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We have heaps of moulting penguins in the colony today - bring your cameras along!! #penguins #daytours

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@Hilary_Barry come to Oamaru for a visit and we can tell you all about Doby and his wee friends!

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Lots of fat penguins home tonight! Some of them were so fat they could hardly stand up - means they are preparing for their moult! #topnight

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@MrDuttonPeabody Glad you enjoyed it - we try our best :)

[Oamaru Blue Penguin @OBPC]

@MrDuttonPeabody aaaah thank you - shame we didnt spot this comment earlier! We probably would have suggested calling the DOC hotline too

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@MrDuttonPeabody thank you for the vote of confidence. Unfortunately, we are located in the South Island! :(

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Happy Penguin Awareness day!! We hope you have all had a great day and bring on a good night of evening viewing! 🐧

[Oamaru Blue Penguin @OBPC]

Viewing tonight was extra cold but lucky the penguins didn't make us wait too long!!! #penguins #oamaru

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Tonights evening viewing looks set to be a warm one! Make sure you bring a jacket as it can get cold later in the evening