From Launceston: Low Head Penguin Tour with Transfer
Tasmania
Join a guided tour from Launceston to the Low Head Coastal Reserve. Watch as the penguins return from the Bass Strait to nest in their burrows.
Penguin Viewing Tour at Low Head from Launceston
This guided tour from Launceston suits wildlife enthusiasts who want to see Tasmania’s largest penguin rookery at Low Head Coastal Reserve.
Highlights
- Watch penguins waddle up the beach to their burrows
- Enjoy a fully guided penguin viewing experience at Low Head
- See the largest penguin rookery in Tasmania
- Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned mini-bus with a PA system
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Launceston included
Description
Your tour begins with hotel pickup in Launceston, followed by travel in an air-conditioned minibus featuring seat belts, a PA system for commentary, and tinted windows to reduce glare.
Arrive at Low Head Coastal Reserve, home to Tasmania’s largest penguin rookery. Observe the Little Penguin, also called the Blue or Fairy Penguin, as they return from the Bass Strait waters to their nesting burrows.
Watch the penguins swim to the surface, stand, preen, and waddle ashore. The guided viewing experience lasts about one hour before returning to Launceston.
Includes
- Guided penguin viewing tour
- Transfers to and from Launceston
- Pickup from all hotels and accommodations in central Launceston
Important Information
- The entire tour duration is about three hours including transfers, with one hour spent viewing penguins.
- Wear warm clothing and sturdy shoes as temperatures drop at night.
- Flash photography is prohibited to avoid disturbing the wildlife.
Booking and Cancellation
Booking is recommended in advance. You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund. Evening tours are best viewed from spring to autumn when penguin activity is highest.
