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See Little Penguins Up Close on a Guided Night Walk

60-minute evening tours in Penneshaw, South Australia with friendly guides — chance to return if penguins are elusive.

Night Tours & Experiences

Discover the Penguin and Wildlife Night Walking Tour — a guided 60-minute evening walk to view Little Penguins and local nocturnal wildlife.

Penneshaw

Wildlife & Night Walks at Penneshaw Penguin Centre

Join a captivating night walk on Kangaroo Island’s Penneshaw coast, where penguins and native animals come alive after dark. Discover the island’s wild side under expert guidance.

Wildlife & Night Walks at Penneshaw Penguin Centre

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Penneshaw, South Australia

About Penneshaw Penguin Centre

Penneshaw Penguin Centre is a small wildlife operator based in Penneshaw, South Australia. The Centre offers a Penguin and Wildlife Night Walking Tour, a 60-minute evening walk led by friendly guides to view the Little Penguins that come ashore. The guided walk includes interpretation about penguin behaviour and habitat and provides opportunities to see other nocturnal animals such as Tammar Wallabies and Brushtail Possums. The experience emphasizes respectful wildlife viewing at night and includes a return visit option if penguins are elusive on the first outing.

Visitors join a short coastal walk with a guide who points out local wildlife and explains natural history relevant to penguins and other species seen. The tour runs in the evening and is timed to coincide with penguin activity, giving participants a practical chance to observe penguins in their natural environment. The Centre operates from Penneshaw and presents a focused, single-tour offering suited to people seeking close penguin encounters and family-friendly wildlife viewing.

Information about booking, meeting times, and what to bring is provided by the Centre at time of reservation. The Centre’s guided night walks are centered on live animal viewing and education, with attention to minimizing disturbance to wildlife. Photographs and reports from past visitors document sightings of Little Penguins, Tammar Wallabies and Brushtail Possums during tours. The Penguin and Wildlife Night Walking Tour lasts sixty minutes and is presented as an evening guided wildlife experience in Penneshaw, South Australia, with guides assisting visitors to observe and learn about local nocturnal species.

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Penneshaw Penguin Centre: Penguin and Wildlife Night Walking Tour

Overview

The Penneshaw Penguin Centre in Penneshaw, South Australia, operates the Penguin and Wildlife Night Walking Tour, a focused 60-minute evening experience that highlights local nocturnal wildlife. The guided night walk is timed to coincide with Little Penguin activity and offers opportunities to learn about natural history, behaviour and habitat from friendly guides.

About the Night Walking Tour

Duration: 60 minutes
When: Evening, timed to penguin activity
Guides: Friendly guides lead the walk
Species commonly seen: Little Penguins, Tammar Wallabies, Brushtail Possums

The tour is presented as a short coastal walk with interpretation delivered by guides. The experience centers on low-impact wildlife viewing at night and provides a return visit option if penguins are not observed during the first outing. Information about booking, meeting times and recommended preparations is provided by the Centre at reservation.

What to Expect

Participants can expect a guided coastal walk in the evening with explanations about local wildlife. Guides point out signs of penguin activity and other nocturnal species. The experience is educational and focused on observing animals in their natural environment with minimal disturbance.

Typical highlights

Little Penguins: View penguins as they come ashore.
Tammar Wallabies: Spot wallabies in nearby areas.
Brushtail Possums: See nocturnal possums during the walk.

Practical Information

The Penguin and Wildlife Night Walking Tour is a single, defined product offered by the Centre. Meeting times, booking details and information about what to bring are supplied at the time of reservation by the Centre. The tour is a 60-minute evening guided wildlife experience based in Penneshaw.

How the Experience Supports Responsible Wildlife Viewing

The Centre frames the walk around respectful viewing practices that reduce disturbance to animals. Guides interpret behaviour and habitat, helping participants understand the natural rhythms of Little Penguins and other species. If penguins are elusive during a scheduled walk, the Centre provides an option to return, helping to balance visitor experience with animal welfare.

Why Visit

Visiting the Penguin and Wildlife Night Walking Tour offers a practical way to observe Little Penguins and other nocturnal species in Penneshaw, South Australia. The guided format and evening timing provide a focused wildlife encounter that combines observation and education, ideal for guests seeking close but respectful wildlife viewing.

For specific booking details, meeting points and current availability, contact the Centre directly at time of reservation to receive up-to-date information.

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Book a Guided Penguin Night Walk

Reserve the Penguin and Wildlife Night Walking Tour — 60 minutes of evening wildlife viewing in Penneshaw. Bookings include a return option if penguins are not seen.