We stayed overnight at Pohatu Penguin Habitat on the last day/night of our trip to NZ. We met Kevin in town and he helped us load our luggage into his van and took us to a safe area to leave our vehicle overnight. He was very friendly, informative, and made many stops along the way for us to get out... More

This was without doubt the best tour we did in New Zealand. We were lucky enough to be the only 2 on the tour which meant we had lovely Shireen, (tour guide and business owner), all to ourselves. What a fabulous lady. Shireen is a very skilled and knowledgeable tour guide and her passion for the land, her home and... More

We booked the Pohatu Penguins "Scenic Nature Tour" for a Cruise Critic Roll Call private tour. We booked seats for thirteen and they brought two vans. Shireen Helps, the co-owner of Pohatu Penguins, is a very special person. She was one of the two van drivers. They use 4-wheel drive vans, and when you see where you travel, you clearly... More

We took our daughters (ages 7 and 9) on an afternoon sea kayaking trip. The entire experience was outstanding. Kevin picked us up in town and took us out to the bay. We stopped several times for photos en route, and the views back over the harbor were beautiful. He is a very skilled guide, and offered detailed information about... More

I'd love to give a better rating and my experience is from a very short visit during a cruise. The tour is advertised as an opportunity to see penguins. I know the Littles are nocturnal so I should have expected that we wouldn't be able to see them in their natural environment. However, what we saw was one poor little... More

We were lucky enough to participate in the 2 day adventure with our 7 and 10 year old sons. Overall, it was a wonderful, fun- filled experience. On our way to Flea Bay, we stopped and walked a bit to see some spectacular sights, and Shireen provided an informative commentary on the natural history of the area. Upon arrival, we... More

We had Kevin as our guide. He also drove us from Akaroa to Flea Bay and was very impressive, made sure to stop on the way and show us special spots to take in the view and take pictures, was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and area in general and made sure we had a great trip. Kayaking in Flea... More

We did the 2 day package on 13th / 14th Feb with our 2 young kids (aged 7 & 10). It was a perfect 2 days. Our package started with a spectacular drive out of Akaroa giving terrific views of the bay, with a few photo-stops along the way. There was an equally scenic drive down the other side into... More

We - group of 6 (4 adults and 2 small children) - booked accommodation at Flea Bay with Pohatu. Despite a confirmed booking and a down payment, there was no accommodation available on the day. The owners made no effort to find alternative accommodation and simply gave us our money back. Poor organisation, combined with poor service. Be careful when... More