Pohatu Penguins Habitat

Pohatu Penguins Habitat is located in the Pohatu Marine Reserve. It is known to be the largest colony of the unique little Pohatu Penguins on mainland New Zealand. It measures just between 25cm – 33 cm and weigh a mere kilogram. The hosts have even made some hideouts in the reserve to allow visitors to watch the movement and general social behaviour of the Penguins through binoculars and telescopes from a safe distance.

The Pohatu Penguins are also known to be the smallest species of Penguins in the world. These Penguins are very distinct as have a much brighter coat of blue on their bodies as compared to other regular Penguin species. The habitat ensures complete freedom to the Penguins who go to the sea and return back to the reserve without any human interference. This makes it a perfect place for wildlife lovers to watch the beautiful creatures leaving for the sea in the morning and returning back in the evening. Some lucky visitors can also find a glance of the yellow-eyed Penguin which is a rare and an endangered species which visits this reserve sometimes. It is advisable to hire a guide to enjoy the tour completely.