Surprising to many travellers is the fact that New Zealand is home to more penguin species than any other country in the world!

Most species are found in the hard to get to New Zealand Sub-Antarctic islands, however the Otago Peninsula on the South Island of New Zealand is home to a couple of species – the Blue Penguin and the Yellow-eyed Penguin.

Organized wildlife tours are popular from Dunedin, available during certain times of the year. There are also a number of public hides to visit and see them on your own. The Yellow-eyed Penguin is one of the rarest in the world and is listed as an endangered species with around 4000 left in the wild.

This photo was taken on some private land, near sunset, which made it tricky getting a crisp, clear image. The owners of the land often have to kill feral cats in the area to keep the defenceless penguins safe.