Attention tourists: I visited the beach tonight to see the penguins, but it was disappointing. The locals were walking their dogs (both on and off leash), jogging, and strolling along the beach while talking on their mobiles after dusk, which is when the penguins usually appear. After waiting for over an hour, we didn't see any penguins. The locals continued to arrive. The beach is beautiful during the day, although there are dog droppings. Thanks, Bicheno locals!