http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24635 As with most Kiwis the guide was passionate about conservation and bringing back the wildlife that not that long ago roamed free in NZ.
The highlight was seeing the yellow eyed penguins come home after a day out at sea. They run towards their partners with their flippers out as if to give them a giant hug - very cute!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24635 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12845
The albatross centre has fantastic displays and you can either take a tour ($30) or go to the cliff tops and watch these fantastic birds soaring through the skies.

At Penguin Place you will see yellow-eyed penguins on the tour ($33). This is the only mainland place in the world you will see them. They are shy creatures but do actually come out of the sea before dusk and so are very easy to spot.

Binoculars are recommended for both trips, but are not a must.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12845 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9359
One word of advice...dress up warm and wear walking shoes as some of the terrain is a bit rocky.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9359