Seeing Penguins "in the wild" in Sydney
Are there places near Sydney, Australia where one can see penguins in the wild (not in a zoo)? If so, what's the best way to catch a glimpse of these cute creatures?
I have read some information about seeing them at Shelly Beach in Manly but I'm not sure that those posts are up-to-date.
EDIT: "near Sydney" in this case means some place that can be done on a day trip from Sydney.
While the penguin parade as mentioned by hippietrail in the answer below sounds like a fantastic experience, I was looking for something a bit less... formal? Something like the penguin experience at Boulders Beach in South Africa.
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Again, depending on how near is "near Sydney", you can see penguins in Jervis Bay, which is a shorter day trip than Melbourne! (About 3 hours drive as opposed to 10.)
Look for whale watching operators and kayaking tours among others.
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Where can I see penguins in Sydney?
Don't use flash photography as it disorientates them. Or if you can't see penguins in the wild, visit some at Sealife Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Zoo. The penguins can be spotted underneath the Manly Wharf and the best time to spot them is an hour before sunset.When can you see little penguins?
Best spots to see little penguins Burnie at the Little Penguin Observation Centre on Parsonage Point (tours September to March). Lillico Beach near Devonport (tours September to May and December to February). Low Head near George Town (nightly tours from the coastal reserve). Bicheno has nightly tours year-round.Where is the best place to see penguins in the wild?
Antarctica is far from your only option. From the windswept beaches of Tierra del Fuego at South America's tip to sunny Cape Town, South Africa, and Melbourne, Australia, penguin colonies exist in many strikingly beautiful destinations in the Southern Hemisphere.Where can I see little blue penguins?
Their known for their striking slate-blue plumage, and their small stature has given them the nickname "fairy penguins." Little blues can be found along the coastlines and inshore waters of southern Australia and New Zealand.I Saw Wild PENGUINS in Australia | Australia vlog 6
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I was in Sydney last month and was lucky enough to see one of the little penguins in the wild, during the day, on a rock, looking out to sea, about 10 metres from a pathway that is part of the coastal walk near Manly, a little West (closer to Manly beach) of Shelly beach.
Here's a photo I was able to snap of it. Not the greatest quality as it was taken on my camera phone (no optical zoom).
As for how rare this is; I mentioned it to friends I was visiting (who live in Manly) and they expressed only moderate surprise.
The walk is dotted with signs like the one shown below. So if you're in the vicinity of such a sign, keep your eyes peeled for penguins!
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