Timaru Penguins

Timaru is home to an increasing colony of  kororā/Little Blue Penguins.  The Penguins live around the Timaru Port and rock areas. At 40cm they are the smallest penguins in the world.

Marine Parade is one of the best places to watch the penguins and it is completely free.  There is a sign board beside the footpath telling you all about the Penguins. They nest amongst the rocks and come ashore after sunset, so dress warmly and wait quietly on the footpath.

Please do not try to get close to the Penguins or stop them coming ashore.

If you arrive after dark and some have already arrived, you may hear them before you see them as they make a lot of noise. They can be little chatterboxes. Walk, look and talk quietly.