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Low Head Penguin Tours
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Low Head Coastal Reserve, Low Head, Tasmania 7253, Australia
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The cover of darkness brings the fairy penguins out of the ocean abyss and back to the beach for bedtime in their burrows.
The scientific name of the Little Penguin (formerly known as Fairy Penguin or Blue Penguin) "Eudyptula minor" is most descriptive. Not only are these penguins the smallest of the species, but Eudyptula means "good little diver". |
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Low Head Penguin Tours
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Left to themselves, penguins will start to leave the water at last light so that they are under the cover of darkness. This helps to protect them from predators. At this time they are very vulnerable (they regard people as potential predators) and hence are wary. If they sense a threat or are disturbed by torchlight or loud noise they stay at sea longer. This is stressful for them and can interfere with breeding, or may prevent them reaching their hungry young in the burrow. Penguins have excellent vision and easily spot movement, especially if they see you outlined against the sky.
Don't walk through the penguin colony, as this damages the burrows. And it is best not to walk along the beach to your observation point, as this blocks the penguins access to their burrows.
Only dim torches emitting a red light (red cellophane over the lens is fine) should be used and then never directed toward the water or directly at the penguins. Flash cameras should not be used on the beach. Video cameras, without spotlights, can be used and produce better results at dusk than conventional cameras.
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Directions: 50 minutes from Launceston Take the East Tamar Highway to George Town and follow the signs to Low Head.
40 Minutes Beauty Point |
| Our Opening Hours are 24 Hours |
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Awards
2007 Tasmania:s People Choice award |
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Cancellation Policy / Terms & Conditions
Cancellation fee 30% on this booking
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For further assistance please call the team at the Launceston Travel and Information Centre on 1800 651 827.
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