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World's most remote inhabited island hosting Northern rockhopper penguins. Nightingale Island colonies and endemic species are featured. Extremely remote with minimal infrastructure. Best visited September to March.
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Urban penguin colony featuring African penguins in a beautiful beach setting. Visitors enjoy boardwalk viewing, swimming near penguins, and an informative visitor center. Facilities are excellent with easy access. Best visited year-round with peak from February to August.
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Endemic home to Royal penguins and 4 species total. Research station visits are a highlight, with massive colonies. Access is expedition-only during November to March. Infrastructure limited to scientific stations.
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Home to the white-flippered penguin subspecies. Tours include Pohatu nest box monitoring. Focused on conservation. Best season September to February.
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Research only site for King and Macaroni penguins with scientific expeditions only. No tourism infrastructure. Best season November to March.
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Known for little penguins in a natural setting with nocturnal guided tours. Visit the Penneshaw colony, enjoy evening tours, and explore the interpretation center. Supports small-scale tourism. Accessible year-round.
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Hosts 5 penguin species with massive colonies on this British Overseas Territory. Key sites include Volunteer Point known for King penguins and other species. Remote location with limited infrastructure. Best visited October to March.
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Features Humboldt penguins on a desert coast setting. Visitors can explore Isla Damas, Chanaral Island, and enjoy boat tours. Ecotourism is developing with moderate infrastructure. Best visited December to March.
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Famous for mega colonies of King penguins, with 500,000 pairs at St. Andrews Bay. Notable spots include Salisbury Plain and Gold Harbour, and historic whaling stations. Access is restricted to expeditions. Best visited November to March.
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