Although my family and I went on the Bicheno Penguin Tour during a windy and rainy day, we had an unforgettably cool experience! The tour was well structured and our tour guide, Zarlie (apologies if I’ve misspelled the name), was very warm and insightful, with a great sense of humour. We learned so many interesting facts about the penguins! All the staff were super friendly and we had a lovely adventure, braving the cold to see the resilient and cute penguins. Would definitely recommend!

Zali was an excellent tour guide. Very informative. We saw two penguins approach the 2nd run.. and one penguin in the 3rd run. We saw several couples of baby penguins waiting for their parents to return with food. We also got to see the Aurora which was very special. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in town. It was als special being able to walk around the rookery to see the little homes of the various penguins.

Penguin love ❤️ We loved our tour!! Saw many many penguins both chicks and adults. They were incredibly cute. Our tour guide Matilda was excellent and very knowledgeable and passionate. I totally recommend.

A unique experience The guide was so informative and passionate. The life cycle of these little guys is amazing. Very well explained by the guide. Wonderful to see them in wild. Very professional operation.

We went during the Christmas period and had Zaliah as a tour guide, the tour and explanation from the guide was great and the facility at the beach is great. It really was great to see the protection and isolation they are trying to provide to the penguins with the low light levels and the man made burrows.
Well worth the visit.
A hint when you get to the viewing platform, try and get a front seat because if you sit in the back row like we did, you may get rude people stand up infront of you and block the view.

Best experience ever! We did a penguin spotting tour and it was absolutely amazing. Wolfy was our guide and she was brilliant — knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about what she does. Highly recommend this tour!

Greta penguin viewing Fantastic experience to see the little penguins up close. Our guide was knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful experience on the penguin tour in Bicheno with our family. Seeing the little penguins up close was absolutely magical — they are just so cute! Our tour guide, Ella, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts that made the experience even more special. The bus drivers were also very friendly and welcoming, which set a great tone from the start. Overall, every team member we encountered was lovely, kind, and professional. We truly felt well looked after and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bicheno.

Will definitely revisit next time we visit Bicheno.

Hynes family. 👍

Great experience We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Bicheno Penguins. It was incredible to see these cute little creatures in their natural environment. The guides were very informative and it was a very great evening.

Well worth a visit So great. Penguins are adorable and they have a great system and area set up to enjoy watching them. The guide was fantastic.

Luv the experience. All
Staff - admin, drivers and guides are very approachable and friendly. My guide, Soul, shares every stories about the penguins with vigour, humour and creative, making me feel like owning one!
They are organized, ensuring not too many in a group so everyone can have a wonderful experience. Definitely a must visit place when you are at Bicheno. Put on super super thick jackets coz it will be super cold.

Such a sweet experience! The tour was great and it felt really lovely to get so close to the penguins. Matilda was our guide and she was great! Very knowledgeable and passionate about the penguins. She mentioned she was in training and wanted to leave a review to let her know what a wonderful job she did 😊

Bicheno Penguin Tours offers a very unique and educational opportunity to view up close the Blue Penguin species that lives along the Tasmanian coastline. The two hour trip, education and observation of the penguins returning from the sea to their nests was worth the drive to Bicheno from Hobart! Our energetic and knowledgeable tour guide, Matilda, was delightful and helped us get the most out of time there. Don’t miss this opportunity to look into part of Tasmania’s rich environmental heritage.

Perfect timing to see lots of penguins. We thought we might maybe see half a dozen penguins but we saw so many. We even saw a chick being fed. Ella, our guide was really friendly and informative and the warden who told us where there was action helped direct us all. Bus driver was great too.

A unique experience for my husband and I and would definitely recommend. Our guide was so friendly and informative. Despite her advice on how we needed to behave around the penguins, eg no flash when taking photos, no movement when they near us, etc there was still visitors who ignored the advice and needed to be reminded, on more than one occasion. At one stage, I reminded someone, as politely as possible, to adhere to her instructions. Amazing experience, thank you for the opportunity to view these beautiful creatures.

This tour is a must do! Everything organised easily, from booking, to transport to the rookery, to knowledgeable tour guide. The timing was perfect to see lots of penguins come in and feed their young. Value for money for sure! Thankyou.

Picturesque Penguin Parade! A great experience! I read that sometimes it’s difficult to hear the guide, and so we were first on the bus. Dane (or Dean?) was our guide and he was great. He spoke in a clear voice -there was about 15 people in our group. Andy was our bus driver. They were both great. It’s about a 15 minute drive to the beach. There are man made as well as penguin made burrows which had some chicks inside. We probably saw about 30 total penguins including the chicks from about 3 to 6 feet away. There are red lights and flashlights that the guides use because the penguins don’t mind a red light.

Excellent experience. We were lucky enough to see so many penguins in many different areas across the rookery. They were adorable and it was amazing to watch them in their natural habitat. The tour was also very informative and our tour guide, Conor, was extremely knowledgeable and really cared about the penguins. Would definitely recommend.

Absolutely must do when touristing Tasmania! The whole experience was extremely worth it.

We did the second session of the night, and in my opinion that was the best one, getting the best of seeing the penguins and getting to stay there the longest.

The guides are extremely knowledgeable, Connor knew heaps of great little facts and you could tell how much he cared for the little penguins.

Pair this experience with dinner beforehand at the Food'n'Brew next door for a great night!

Best place to see penguins in Australia! We did the tour on Monday and it did not disappoint! You are greeted by the tour guide when you get off the bus! And then guided through to see some of the penguins! Our tour guide was fantastic he answered all the questions, He really made the tour as great as it was! You are in small groups so everyone will get a chance to see the penguins! We got to see some of the nests, as well as them walk up from the ocean! I can’t recommend the tour enough ! Along with this staff are passionate about to protecting and making sure it’s a safe environment for the penguins.

We had a brilliant evening learning about these gorgeous creatures. Our guide, Dean (I think) was knowledgeable and made the facts interesting. We were given time to watch the penguins come up the beach as well as to see those who had already reached their nests. Thank you for such a fun evening. Thanks also to the bus driver who had the bus toasty warm on our return.

Amazing penguin encounter! Our family attended the penguin tour tonight. The tour was excellent! Our three daughters (age 4, 6 and 9) loved it and my husband and myself enjoyed it just as much!
Out tour guide, Connor was brilliant - very accommodating for children - perfect mix of knowledge and humour made it an enjoyable evening. Great to know they are helping increase local population numbers by providing protected area for breeding, safe from predators. I would highly recommend this experience!

When the sun slipped behind the horizon, the beach turned into a secret stage.
Under a sky dusted with stars, tiny blue penguins emerged from the waves — shaking off the sea, calling softly to each other, and waddling home in little groups.
The sound of the ocean and their gentle footsteps felt like a lullaby only the coast could sing.

We visited in early August and had a great evening. Zarli our guide was full of info and clearly loved the little penguins. A great set up where you get to see the penguins coming up onto land and see them in their homes! The penguins are really well respected (the red light means you can see them but doesn’t scare the penguins or hurt their eyes) and obviously feel safe which is great. Would highly recommend!

Friendly and informative tour guides. We were fortunate enough to see a few groups of penguin make their way up from the sea to shore.we also saw the first two chicks for the season. Knowing they’re able to breed in a safer environment due to this education for locals and visitors to this area was a highlight for me. Small enough groups to ensure good visuals of the penguins as well as other mammals living on the shoreline. Definitely worth the fee, knowing I’m contributing to the program. Highly recommended.

Unforgettable and soo cute Friendly and informative tour guides. We were fortunate enough to see a few groups of penguin make their way up from the sea to shore.we also saw the first two chicks for the season. Knowing they’re able to breed in a safer environment due to this education for locals and visitors to this area was a highlight for me. Small enough groups to ensure good visuals of the penguins as well as other mammals living on the shoreline. Definitely worth the fee, knowing I’m contributing to the program. Highly recommended.

Penguin tour at dusk. So informative and well organised. Patience and quiet respect was the key to enjoying these interesting and cute little guys coming to shore and nesting.

Amazing tour My partner and I recently had a trip to Tasmania and stopped in Bicheno for a night and booked in a tour to see the penguins. This night was definitely the highlight of the tour - we loved Bicheno and the tour. Our guide was informative and knowledgeable. We saw a few penguins come in out of the water, but only had 2 penguins come up Highway 2 (the others were still cleaning themselves before coming up to their habitats for the night) but it was an amazing experience to watch these 2 penguins walk past us. We would have been happy just seeing the swim in out of the water, and understand we were waiting for wild animals so there was a chance of not seeing any, so seeing some was great. We did see a few already in their habitats, and along the walkways, which we loved. We will certainly be back to do this tour again next time we visit Tasmania.

Great night time experience with Bicheno Penguin Tours.

Very knowledgeable great service and well organised tour.

Could not have been simpler.

Very accommodating to families.

Bonus was that the penguins were on show seeing about 20-25 with a mix of those parading and nesting.

A magical and unforgettable experience!
I did the Penguin Tour in Bicheno yesterday and it was absolutely amazing! The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about protecting the penguins and their environment.

Watching the little blue penguins waddle up the beach at sunset was truly magical. The tour is well-organized, respectful of the animals, and suitable for all ages. I learned a lot and felt lucky to see these beautiful creatures so close in their natural habitat.

Highly recommended for anyone visiting Tasmania — an experience you won’t forget!

Wonderful penguins The penguin tour was a highlight of my touring around Tasmania
It was very informative as well as a great opportunity to see penguins up close.

After boarding the bus we drove to a secret site. As we wandered around waiting for the penguins to arrive we were told many facts.

We sat on stools and watched the penguins get out of the water, climb the rocks, shake the water off, preen themselves then waddle up the track past us and into the bushy area where their safe havens were

Lots of opportunities for photos

Well worth doing !!

Must do AMAZING!!!! What a wonderful experience. If I lived here I would be here every night. Thank you Sienna for all the info you shared.

This is a must do tour and visit! Everyone extremely knowledgeable and well spoken around the project. A lot of passion and love for penguins and a great close up experience without upsetting the penguins routine! Thank you

Great experience. Not too many penguins on our tour due to windy conditions, but the tour guide more than made up for that, providing informative facts about these animals.

An authentic fairy penguin tour. An authentic, intimate tour with very knowledgeable and caring hosts. Far superior to the Phillip Island mass tourism experience.

Good experience. Easy pick up from central Bicheno. Bus takes you out to penguin area. Well organised and very informative. Plenty of penguins to see, in a respectful manner. We had to sit quietly while the penguins made their way up from the ocean to their nesting boxes. Only downside was there were three busloads of people on the night of our tour. Wondering if the penguins would be a bit more forthcoming with a few less people.

I had an unforgettable experience with Bicheno Penguin Tours! November is the perfect time to visit, as it's when the penguins come ashore to nest. We saw heaps of penguins, including adorable baby chicks, and even witnessed a bit of penguin drama – some of them were clearly having a heated argument!

As an added bonus, we also spotted a wombat during the tour, which was an amazing surprise. The guides were knowledgeable and made the experience even more enjoyable with their insights into the penguins’ behavior and habitat. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area – it’s truly a must-do for wildlife enthusiasts!

For the best chance to see the penguins, I’d recommend visiting between September and January, when they’re most active onshore.

What an excellent tour! We saw many penguins across about an hour at the beach (not including the short bus trip there and back). Our guide was able to answer all the questions we had. Would highly recommend for kids and adults. Be sure to bring warm clothes!

Unique ecotourism not to be missed! The guide was amazing and up close to wild fairy penguins in their natural habitat. We had the best time!! It is the perfect length and October is in the breeding season so there were ample penguins to see. Bicheno is lovely but I came for the penguins and this tour exceeded all my expectations!

Amazing Staff were lovely and it was such a stunning location. the penguins were adorable! definitely rug up though, as it was very cold even in october

Great place for the whole family There were three generations in our family group, and everyone had a ball. We stayed at tha Gaolhouse cottages (Gaolhouse, Schoolhouse and Stables), and Sue who we arranged these through was fantastic setting us up for our stay. Waub's distillery tour was well worth it. Great scallop pies in town. Nature World is nearby and provided a terrific experience for us all - especially the devil feeding.

Exceeded my expectations! We checked in at the shop and were shown to our mini bus spot on time. On arrival at the Penguin area our guide Mel introduced herself and gave us a short briefing.
We went to an area and watched the penguins come out of the sea and walk across the beach before making their way up to the nests. We saw more penguins than I'd expected and they came close by. Mel took us to a few different locations to see the penguins making their way up to their nests. It was an incredible experience that exceeded my expectations. I'd highly recommend this attraction and I think it is great value for money.

1st the Penguins. I think if you want to see penguins THIS is the way to do it. They are very well organized and very informed. I learned a lot. But the most important - we saw penguins!!!! we were there in the winter so 'only' saw 20 or so. It was an amazing experience!!!!! - Oh and the shop - cute and well stocked and I found a great shirt on sale!

This was absolutely the best experience so far. The little creatures are amazing. You just want to pick them up and cuddle them (but I didn't). Our guide was brilliant. His knowledge and experience meant he could answer all our questions. The penguins walked up, waddling right next to our feet as they moved to their burrows. In the hut there are three viewing burrows, one of which contained a penguin on an egg. Wow, just wow!

A bit overpriced for what it offers.Included is transfer to a specific beach and some commentary. Unfortunately we weren’t able to see very many penguins on the night, which we understand that’s nature. Overall staff were friendly but would have like to have spent more then just an hour there for the price we paid. Also only the staff hold red torches

Had the best experience on this tour. We were kept in small groups as we were taken around. Our guide was very informative and the experience was wonderful. It was wonderful to be in amongst the penguins with too much human interference.
We have to remember these are wild animals and they have their own timetable and we fit around them! So whilst the number of penguins we saw were small, we still saw them up close and it was so amazing, thank you!
Recommend dressing warm as it was cold!

Had the best experience on this tour. We were kept in small groups as we were taken around. Our guide was very informative and the experience was wonderful. It was wonderful to be in amongst the penguins with too much human interference.
We have to remember these are wild animals and they have their own timetable and we fit around them! So whilst the number of penguins we saw were small, we still saw them up close and it was so amazing, thank you!
Recommend dressing warm as it was cold!

This was my first ever penguin tour and I highly recommend this tour for any one visiting Tasmania’s east coast. Our Tour Guide Elise is very knowledgeable and gave a great guided tour. It was a wonderful experience.

Great Tour! The tour, like most other attractions in Tasmania, focuses on the conservation of wildlife, and we are very glad to have taken this tour instead of going out to see the penguins on our own.

The tour was professionally run and our guide was very knowledgeable. More importantly, she made sure that we did not disturb or do anything that would harm/scare the penguins while we were watching them. These are things which we wouldn't have known had we gone to see the penguins without a guided tour (e.g. shining white light at them and chasing after them).

We were brought to a spot on the beach exclusive to the tour where we saw many penguins (it was breeding season)! Red lights were installed so that we could see the penguins. The kids love it!

Went here tonight after pre-book ing well in advance. Chose to do this instead of Phillip Island.
I really enjoyed the experience of seeing the small penguins come in. Quite a number of them and excellent proximity to them. The pictures are hard to take due to lighting, cut that's required for the penguins.

Penguins up close Penguins waddle straight past your feet up the beach for the night. The penguins are in their natural habitat and visitors are asked to stay still and let the penguins go where they choose. The night we went we saw group after group of penguins climb up the beach and into the dunes for the night. Such a wonderful experience to see them without a fake zoo like environment but doing what they naturally do without human interference.

Unfair threatment This company is naking a difference between people some get less than 1 hrs where others fot the same price spent over 2 hrs a the pinguins. Made a complaint about this but never received an answer from them. Very poor business

Amazing! One of the highlights of our trip. We learned a lot about the penguins, saw them at different stages of the night (chicks waiting for parents to return, parents emerging from beach, preening, couples reuniting, couples sitting on eggs, etc), and one even walked through my legs!! Everyone on our tour got a great view of penguins multiple times. SO GREAT! Must do!

Couldn't recommend this tour more! It was such a wonderful experience! My friends and I were visiting for a girls trip and all the staff were amazing, super knowledgeable and excitable. Our tour guide whose name I have forgotten was there when we saw penguins in "full waddle" (which is now one of our top10 phrases so thank you sir). If you are in Bicheno - this tour is a MUST!

Fantastic Great night but way too many people Need to reduce the numbers big time the guides were informative and really friendly.

Bicheno Penguin Tour Well organized. Great tour guide. Got to many of the Bicheno Penguins coming in at night. Nature is amazing. Accommodation is within walking distance of the shop.

What a great night! Super knowledgeable staff. This time of year, make sure you a good and warm with a beanie, that wind..

Awesome Penguins ???? This was truly an amazing experience. We were so incredibly lucky to have had penguins walk under & near our feet. Our guide Hannah was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
Would definitely recommend this as a must do activity if you are headed to this part of the coast.

The BEST little penguin tour by far. Forget Phillip Is with the huge crowds noisy kids and entitled adults. We had penguins literally 6ft away waddling past. Some even weaved their way through the crowd to their burrows. We saw 50-60 including chicks. Rookery is amazing and very large. It was quiet, you could here chicks being fed and adults calling. $63 per adult for guaranteed up close n personal. Well worth it. Fantastic experience. Don't overlook this tour. We 4 visited in October.

Must see!! Forget Phillip Island. The BEST little penguin tour by far. Forget Phillip Is with the huge crowds noisy kids and entitled adults. We had penguins literally 6ft away waddling past. Some even weaved their way through the crowd to their burrows. We saw 50-60 including chicks. Rookery is amazing and very large. It was quiet, you could here chicks being fed and adults calling. $63 per adult for guaranteed up close n personal. Well worth it. Fantastic experience. Don't overlook this tour. We 4 visited in October