Distribution
Hoiho breed in New Zealand's South Island and Stewart Island, and as far south as the sub-antarctic islands of Campbell, Auckland and Codfish. The map below shows the distribution of the Yellow-eyed Penguin around New Zealand and it's off-shore islands. You can click on this map to see a larger version.
Viewing Sites
They are best viewed at dawn or dusk. Around dawn they leave their nests to enter the sea for a day's fishing, returning during the last two hours of daylight. There are four public viewing huts on the Otago coast which you can use free of charge. Binoculars are handy. Bushy Beach, near Oamaru - 5 minutes walk from the carpark to the viewing hut. Katiki Point at Moeraki - 5 minutes walk from the carpark to the viewing hut. Sandfly Bay, Otago Peninsula - 30 minutes walk form the end of Seal Road. Walk north along the beach, then follow the track up the sand hill to the viewing hut. Alternatively you can view the penguins with a commercial operator. Contact the local Visitor Centres for further information.
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