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Nightlife need not only consist of going to a café, dinning or even just going to the theatre. There are many other activities that a family on holiday in Australia can do and penguin tours are one of them. The ideal location should be one that consists of a variety of options and Granite Island is the Island where you can get your fix. Ideally located and catering for all your penguin tour needs this is the place just the type of place for all day and most of the night outing.

On Granite Island you will find their little colony of penguins quite fascinating even though they only have approximately 150 birds. The idealism of this activity comes from the fact that group viewing is encouraged so that you can maximise the type of things you can do at Granite Island when it comes to your penguin tour.

The normal tour often happens a few hours, estimated 2hrs, after dark. Here you will be guided by a professional tour guide through your penguin tour. The tour guide acts as a living information centre where they will interpret the penguin’s actions so as to let you know what these sea birds are doing. According to the season you will be able to enjoy a host of viewing actions such as seeing the little penguins feeding their young or even mating. As the penguins waddle to their burrows the array of behaviour acts as a viewing fascinator, whereby they are seen comfortably partaking in their settling down routine. It is amazing to see that these little birds exude the same night time behaviour similar to our own.

The Penguin Centre can be utilized upon request where an audio and visual information display of the penguins can be enjoyed. It is also a great way of getting to understand why a penguin management plan has had to be put in place. Protection of the little penguins is essential as their way of life has been compromised putting them in danger. Through effective conservation and management schemes, the penguins of Granite Island have been given a chance for growth and population increase. While this might take some time to yield the desired results it offers a promising future for the penguins and visitors alike.

Naturally it is advisable that you bring warm clothing so that you are able to comfortably view the penguins and truly enjoy this special night time activity where children are more than welcome.