Dolphins on almost every trip 93%, those are good odds. Passes also include a return ferry trip to devonport. Brian is lots of fun and a very experienced skipper so sit back and enjoy the ride. Auckland dolphin and whale watching ecosafari cruise. Auckland dolphin and whale watching ecosafari cruise i definitely dont recommend you this company. Whale watch is located in the small coastal town of kaikoura on the east coast of new zealands south island a scenic two and a halfhour drive north from christchurch and. Being somewhat sheltered, the area is ideal for yachting, fishing, kayaking and diving. Perfect for firsttime visitors to auckland, its a great way to explore the city. Auckland seaplanes is a reestablished seaplane operation in the auckland cbd area. Entertain your staff or guests in style with an auckland harbour cruise. One such action is to reduce the amount of paper we use and in turn minimises our waste. The subtropical region of the bay of islands is a stunning maritime park with 144 islands, secluded bays, and an abundance of marine life including marlin, whales, penguins, dolphins, gannets and many other species. Auckland whale and dolphin safari with free photos. Christmas party venue auckland whale and dolphin safari.
New zealand wildlife tours, nature tours in new zealand, swim with the dolphins, guided eco tours in nz, whale watch and animal encounters in new zealand. Watch kaikouras magnificent resident sperm whales as well as other species of whale put on a spectacular. Itinerary new zealands most interactive whale and dolphin watching experience an incredible eco safari direct from downtown auckland. The hauraki gulf marine park just outside auckland city is also a significant whale watching area with. Heres your chance to get up close to the majestic giants of the sea. Experience the abundant wildlife of hauraki gulf marine park on a 4. Start your tour from the viaduct harbour in downtown central auckland and explore the natural beauty of the hauraki gulf marine park on our purposebuilt, 65foot. Whale watching has a certain tradition in new zealand. Youll depart christchurch and travel through the beautiful rural pastoral scenes of north canterbury to kaikoura, where the mountains meet the sea. See auckland s major sights and attractions with a hopon hopoff city bus tour.
New zealand maritime museum 175 quay street, viaduct harbour, auckland 1010 new zealand international. Find, compare, and book sightseeing tours, attractions, excursions, things to do and fun activities from around the world. Search for whales, dolphins, and seabirds during a tour of the hauraki gulf marine parkits just a short boat ride from auckland citys viaduct harbour. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, all attractions and tours are closed or not operating at this stage. The bus tour takes about an hour to complete each loop with 2 circle routes to explore. Complete with english audio commentary and written translations in 9 languages. Its found on the south islands east coast, and its just over a 2hours drive from the city of christchurch.
Rare blue whale spotted feeding in the hauraki gulf. While its been a few years for me too, its been the best whaledolphin watching experience so far. Inquire about this tour and other new zealand tours by goway. Auckland dolphin and whale watching cruise on the go tours. Auckland whale watching whale watching in auckland. Experience whales and dolphins along with the stunning scenery of aucklands hauraki gulf marine park. Rolling countryside, tidal estuaries, mangroves, sparkling and long silvery beaches abound.
Whalewatching tours operate in open sea, sheltered bays, fjords and passages, even rivers. The whales also share their home with a number of dolphin species, seals and albatross which can all be seen on a typical tour. Youre guaranteed to see whales or dolphins on this ocean adventure or come back for free. If youve always wanted to go whale watching, our 4. The crew, boat and our cruise was nice but the customer postservice was insufficient and their terms about sighting guarantee are inapplicable for most of the foreigner tourists. While your chances of seeing a whale are extremely good, remember, whales are freeranging mammals capable of traveling great distances each day, so sightings are never certain.
Join the auckland whale and dolphin safari for your opportunity to encounter dolphins, whales, sea birds and penguins. The bay of islands is the place to go to see dolphins and whales in new zealand, with abundant marine life in its warm sheltered waters. New zealands only marine based whale watching company offering an exciting upclose encounter with giant. Visit new zealand, take a whale watching vacation to new zealand, and enjoy a whale watching trip in new zealand.
Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and as many as six types of whales observe gannets that hunt by plunging into the water at speeds of up to 87 mph 140 kmh. Marine mammal spotlight dusky dolphins, 160 3 2019 not only do we have the sperm whale off our coastline all year round but kaikoura is also home to the resident dusky dolphin. Go in search of the marine animals that frequent the picturesque hauraki gulf on this halfday whale and dolphin safari from auckland with expert guides on hand. New zealand whale dolphin tour new zealand self drive tour. Our tour info booklets are downloadable in 9 languages and we encourage you to take time to read in preparation for your tour.
Aucklands whale and dolphin safari, auckland region, nz 14. Auckland whale and dolphin safari epic deals and last. Youll board a luxury catamaran, custombuilt as a marine mammal research vessel, and learn from the expertise of your crew. Get up close to the teeming wildlife of the spectacular hauraki gulf marine park in new zealand on an auckland whale and dolphin safari. Whale watching in kaikoura nz kaikoura whale watching.
Half day auckland city local tour deep nz tours epic. Please consult government travel advisories before booking. Ride aboard a custombuilt luxury catamaran for a superb viewing experience. Whale watching in new zealand is predominantly centered around the areas of kaikoura and the hauraki gulf. From there a whale watch cruise or if cruise cancelled due to weather, a flight with wings over whales, will take you to look for the majestic sperm whales and dusky dolphin. Whale watch kaikoura is the only sea based whale watching tour in new zealand. Whaletrips new zealand best tips for whale watching in. See whales and dolphins at the doorstep of auckland. In about 17 years of operations, thats only the third time that weve seen one in the hauraki gulf. Auckland dolphin and whale watching ecosafari cruise 2020. Vacation whale watching activities around the world expedia. Look for whales, dolphins and seabirds in the pristine waters of hauraki gulf just a short boat ride from auckland citys viaduct harbour.
During the cruise you will have the chance to encounter the giant sperm whale up close. See auckland s top attractions in your own time, including kelly tarltons, auckland zoo, auckland museum, mt eden and more. Orca whilst whale watching in auckland auckland whale. Sail aboard a luxury catamaran and benefit from guaranteed. On a new zealand whale watching tour in kaikoura, you can choose a tour to view these magnificent creatures from the water, on a specially designed catamaran, or from the air in a four or eight seat aeroplane. Learn from experts on board working to protect these precious creatures and their fragile home. Tours are offered since the 90ies, mostly on the southern island, the northern island following its lead. Conveniently departing from the viaduct basin in central auckland, jump aboard our 65ft 20mtr catamaran the dolphin explorer and take in the sights and sounds as you depart the city. Enjoy whale watching, dolphin encounters and an abundance of seabirds while learning from onboard experts and directly supporting our conservation efforts. Whale and dolphin safari in auckland experience oz. Our tour info booklets are downloadable in 9 languages and encourage you to. Akaroa does have good options as well, and at a stretch you can see some with auckland tours but definitely not in the same numbers.
Now you can book an auckland whale and dolphin safari with a 24hour auckland explorer bus pass and save. Experience the diverse wildlife and stunning scenery of aucklands hauraki gulf marine park. We got to see dolphins, see huge snapper come right up to the boat, and this is the only boat that can go into most caves with a excellent skipper who has great knowledge on his. You have a chance of encountering ten species of cetaceans. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. Common and bottlenose dolphins are frequent visitors, as well as orca and larger migrating whales. We provide scenic flights, fly and dine and fly and stay experiences, tour adventures, island picnics and charter services over the breathtaking aotearoa.
See aucklands top attractions in your own time, including kelly tarltons, auckland zoo, auckland museum, mt eden and more. Known as the whale capital, kaikoura is a worldfamous whale watching site, in particular for sperm whales which is currently the most abundant of large whales in new zealand waters. Te wiki o te reo maori 9th 15th september 2019, 40 1 2019. Whale and dolphin watching halfday eco cruise auckland, new. Auckland is a divine destination for foodies and wine connoisseurs. Our familyowned wildlife safari departs daily, directly from the viaduct harbour in central auckland and offers outstanding whale watching, dolphin encounters and rare seabird spotting all yearround. Our tours are licensed by new zealands department of conservation watch the dolphins playful antics from the viewing deck of a purposebuilt catamaran. Auckland whale and dolphin safari a day trip cruising on aucklands hauraki gulf observing dolphins and whales at play in their natural environment aboard a comfortable catamaran one of nzs best boat trips right here in auckland bookme is the home of the epic deals and. The town of kaikoura, as mentioned, is the undisputed champion of new zealand whale watching destinations.
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