Low Head Penguin Tour

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Tour Code: 462922

Low Head Penguin Tour

5.0 (0 reviews)
Tour Code: 462922
Departure City
Launceston
End City
Launceston
Tour Type
Bus/Coach
Duration
3 hours
Language
English Live
Guide Type
Fully Guided Tour
Activity Level
Easy

Highlights

• A unique nature experience • Get up close and personal with Little Blue Penguins • See them return from the pristine waters of Bass Straight to nest in their burrows

Itinerary

The penguins found in Tasmania are the smallest of the penguin species, the noisiest, and also the only penguins with blue and white feathers (all others are black and white). Because of this they have several names, the Little Penguin, the Blue Penguin, but the most common name they are called is the Fairy Penguin. Low Head Penguin Tours offer a unique nature experience to get up close and personal with our penguins as they return from the pristine waters of Bass Straight to nest in their burrows within the Low Head Coastal Reserve. This Reserve has the largest penguin rookery in Tasmania, and we have penguins returning every night throughout the year. Watch them swim to the surface, stand up and preen themselves before waddling up the beach. The penguin viewing is fully guided and takes approximately 1 hour, and including transfers to/from Launceston you need to allow 3.5 hours.
Tips
You are welcome to bring a camera to capture your experience but NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY. As it gets cool at night please wear warm clothes and wear sturdy shoes (sports shoes OK).

Meeting & Transfer Info

Meeting Point

Launceston Transit Centre (default location) Cimitiere Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet in seated area at time of tour departure

Abel Tasman Airport Motor Inn 303 Hobart Road, Youngtown TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 25 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 25 minutes prior to tour departure time

Aberdeen Court 35 Punchbowl Road, Punchbowl TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 20 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 20 minutes prior to tour departure time

Adina Place 50 York Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 5 minutes prior to tour departure time

Alice's Cottages 129 Balfour St, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Arthouse Hostel 20 Lindsay Street, Invermay TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 5 minutes after tour departure time

Art Hotel on York 270 York Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Ashton Gate 32 High Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Auldington 110 Frederick Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Balmoral On York 19 York Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet outside reception at tour departure time

Best Western Plus Launceston 3 Earl Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet outside reception at tour departure time

Big 4 Treasure Island Cabin Park 94 Glen Dhu Street, South Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 15 minutes prior to tour departure time

Centennial Hotel 110 Balfour Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Change Overnight 25 York Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet outside reception at tour departure time

City Park Apartments 7 Brisbane Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet outside reception at tour departure time

Coach House Motor Inn 10 York Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet on York Street outside motel 5 minutes prior to tour departure time

Colonial on Elizabeth 31 Elizabeth Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet on Elizabeth Street outside hotel 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Commodore Regent 13 Brisbane Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet on Brisbane Street outside motel 5 minutes prior to tour departure time

Cornwall Hotel 35 Cameron Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet outside reception at tour departure time

Country Club Resort Country Club Avenue, Prospect Vale TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 20 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 20 minutes prior to tour departure time

Country Club Villas 10 Casino Rise, Prospect Vale TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 20 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 20 minutes prior to tour departure time

Elphin Villas 29A Elphin Road, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 5 minutes prior to tour departure time

Florance (The) 17 Brisbane Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet on Brisbane Street outside hotel at tour departure time

Grand Hotel 22 Tamar Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet outside reception at tour departure time

Hideaway On George 141A George Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet on George Street outside motel at tour departure time

Highfield House 23 Welman Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 5 minutes prior to tour departure time

Hillview House 193 George Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 5 minutes prior to tour departure time

Hotel Grand Chancellor 29 Cameron Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet outside reception at tour departure time

Hotel Verge Launceston 50 Tamar Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet outside reception at tour departure time

Kilmarnock House 66 Elphin Road, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Kurrajong House 18 High Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Launceston Backpackers Hostel 103 Canning Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 15 minutes prior to tour departure time

Launceston Central Apartment Hotel 16 Paterson Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet outside reception at tour departure time

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel and Apartments 147 Paterson Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Mantra Charles Hotel 287 Charles Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 15 minutes prior to tour departure time

Mercure Launceston 3 Brisbane Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 5 minutes prior to tour departure time

Mews Motel 89 Margaret Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Olde Tudor Motor Inn 229 Westbury Road, Prospect TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 20 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 20 minutes prior to tour departure time

Park Lane Motel 9 Brisbane Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet on Brisbane Street outside motel at tour departure time

Penny Royal Hotel and Apartments 147 Paterson Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Peppers Seaport Hotel 28 Seaport Boulevard, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 5 minutes after tour departure time

Peppers Silo Hotel 89 Lindsay Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 5 minutes after tour departure time

Pod Inn 17-19 Wellington Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet outside reception at tour departure time

Refresh 109 on Cameron 109 Cameron Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet outside reception at tour departure time

Sebel Launceston 12 St John St, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet outside reception at tour departure time

Sporties Hotel 252 Charles Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Sports Garden Hotel 23 George Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet outside door for the accommodation part of the hotel

Star Bar Hotel 113 Charles Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Meet on Charles Street, on the opposite side of the road to reception, at tour departure time

Stillwater Seven 2 Bridge Road, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet on Paterson Street at the entrance to the carpark for Stillwater, 10 minutes before tour departure time

TRC Hotel 131 Paterson Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet in the carpark behind the hotel 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Village Family Motor Inn 100 Westbury Road, South Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 15 minutes prior to tour departure time

Waratah On York 12 York Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 5 minutes prior to tour departure time

Windmill Hill Lodge 22 High Street, Launceston TAS, Australia

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time, Meet outside reception 10 minutes prior to tour departure time

Transfer Info

What’s Included

Includes
  • 1 hour penguin viewing
  • Hotel transfers to/from Launceston
  • Transportation by small group mini-bus
  • Entry fees
  • Excludes
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals
  • Special Notes

  • This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests to depart.
  • Our Mini-bus:
    Will carry a maximum of 10 passengers
    Is accredited with Transport Tasmania
    Is seat belt equipped
    Is air conditioned
    Has a PA system for commentary
    Can tow a trailer for luggage
    Is high top for more spacious interior
    Has tinted windows to reduce glare
  • All of our tours operate in wet weather, just bring appropriate clothing to keep dry.

  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

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