Experience a unique whale, dolphin, seal or penguin encounter in New Zealand. Take a New Zealand whale watching or dolphin watching cruise, swim with the whales or swim with the dolphins, or visit a seal colony or penguin colony. New Zealand whale watching, swimming with the dolphins are world famous.
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Come to delightful, historic Akaroa. Experience a journey of discovery through millions of years of fascinating history and natural heritage. Step aboard our stylish new catamaran for the nature cruise of a lifetime around a natural wonder—Akaroa Harbour. See marine birdlife, seals, penguins and the rare Hector's dolphin...(more)
Sail with dolphins on New Zealand's oldest ketch—Fox II. See penguins, seals, albatross, and other sea birds. A real sailing experience; as crew, or just relax. Quiet, eco-friendly green boat, two masts and six red sails. Food, refreshments and complimentary coffee/tea. Three hours, departing 10:30 am and 1:30 pm from Daly's Wharf. Akaroa late Dec-May. Satisfaction guaranteed! Private charters...(more)
The most comprehensive nature tour of the Otago Peninsula. Enjoy a scenic tour that includes the royal albatross, fur seals, sea-lions, waders, waterfowl and the rare yellow-eyed penguin. We also visit Larnach Castle and introduce you to New Zealand's temperate rainforest...(more)
The two beautiful harbours near Christchurch are home to the rare and playful Hectors Dolphin. Join us on a two-hour nature cruise where you will also see fur seals, penguins and other marine birdlife. Swimming with dolphins is available in Akaroa Harbour. Winner of the Supreme Tourism Award 2003/4...(more)
Swim with dolphins in Tauranga. Enjoy a unique and totally natural experience with wild dolphins. It's a dolphins' world out there and we have been getting dolphins and people together for over 13 years. Our dolphin encounters have become legendary. You will need to book for this popular experience...(more)
Day sailing adventure cruise and swim with the dolphins adventure in the Bay of Islands. Help set the sails or simply relax on our 15-metre catamaran. Dolphin watching and swimming with wild dolphins. Explore island beaches and island walks. Snorkelling tours. BBQ lunch. Departs daily from Paihia and Russell...(more)
Join us aboard the Milford Adventurer and enjoy one of the most stunning places on earth. We specialise in providing personal friendly service and uncrowded cruises. See seals, dolphins, and occasionally the rare Fiordland Crested Penguin and get close enough to feel the spray from the waterfalls...(more)
Fish, dive and swim with dolphins, or sightsee in the rich waters surrounding White Island and Whale Island. The delightful Bay of Plenty is aptly named with an abundance of attractions. Experienced crew and an excellent vessel all make for a memorable time on the water. Come share great times with us!..(more)
Dolphin watching and swimming in Kaikoura. Get wonderful views of the spectacular and acrobatic dusky dolphins from one of our boats. See the dolphins in their natural environment with the option to swim amongst these friendly creatures. Swimming with the dolphins is an experience of a lifetime...(more)
Watch or swim with graceful and playful wild dolphins in their natural environment around Bay of Plenty and Tauranga. Our high-speed, safe and stable 50-foot luxury catamaran takes daily trips for around five hours. The best natural dolphin experience in New Zealand. Professional marine naturalist guides, breakfast and all gear provided. The bay's only New Zealand Qualmark approved operator...(more)
New Zealand's best wildlife tour—visit one of the world's few untouched areas with its amazing wildlife and spectacular scenery. Our 'Peninsula Encounter' is absolutely unrivalled offering close exciting, small group viewing of Royal Albatross, Hookers sealions, Blue Penguins, New Zealand fur seals and Yellow Eyed penguins in a beautiful isolated area. 2005 New Zealand Tourism Award winner in four categories...(more)
The Kaikoura coast is home to an abundance of marine life and sea birds. There is no better way to explore this fascinating environment than to paddle your own sea kayak on a safe, guided tour with us. No experience or swimming ability necessary!..(more)
Kapiti Island—one of New Zealand's premier rodent free conservation treasures. A unique opportunity to observe an abundance of native birds, many of which are extremely scarce on the mainland. You have the option of easy and relaxed bush walks or a three hour round trip to the trig (521 metres above sea level) and expansive views...(more)
Sail with us into the Cook Strait in the safety and comfort of an 11-metre ocean going yacht. Enjoy the stunning views across to the Marlborough Sounds and snow capped Kaikoura mountain range and north to Kapiti Island. Picnic on the grassy foreshore of Mana Island among the rare native birds and wildlife. Only 30 minutes from Wellington central city...(more)
Join this 3-time Tourism Award winning company to experience unrivalled viewing of the diversity of wildlife around NZ’s most picturesque harbour and peninsula. See Albatross, fur seals, penguins, and up to 20 species of ocean birds and other marine mammals. Take a one hour cruise, half or full day tour, which include other Peninsula attractions. Full commentaries, jackets, binoculars, refreshments provided...(more)
We combine expert guided wildlife tours with boutique accommodation at Nisbet Cottage. Our nature-based package includes two nights' B&B, picnic lunch, Sunrise Penguin Walk, and Peninsula Excursion & Albatross Encounter with an opportunity for active participation in a re-forestation project. Flexible and personalised to suit your special interests. Maximum four to six people...(more)
Be captivated by New Zealand's largest colony of the world's smallest penguin in its natural environment. Take a Behind the Scenes Tour during the day and see nesting birds close up, when they are ashore. Or, see these personality packed penguins when return home from a day's fishing with evening viewing. Ecotourism at its finest...(more)
We specialise in visiting some of the more remote and less developed islands and coastal reserves exploring the nature of the Bay of Islands Maritime Park. The overnight adventure tour covers a wide range of scenic and marine diversity and includes several stopovers. Experienced crew are keen to assist your adventure in this pristine Maritime Park...(more)
Pohatu is the largest little penguin colony on mainland New Zealand. 4WD safaris enable you to visit this remote and beautiful area, meet the local experts and learn of conservation and day-to-day life of white-flippered penguins within the large Pohatu Colony. Sea kayaking safaris give great wildlife viewing opportunities and allow the adventurous to explore New Zealand's spectacular coastline...(more)
Specialising in selected tours around the Haast area. Explore the rainforests, with 800 year old Rimu trees, view Hector Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins and Fur Seals in their natural environment. The Haast, centrepiece of The South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. Experience nature as it happens...(more)
Eco tourism in the Bay of islands at its best. Sail with your experienced kiwi crew, Exclusive day/overnight sailing charters on a spacious, 60ft yacht, with an all weather enclosed cockpit. Enjoy viewing marine wild life, while reducing your carbon emissions. Learn the rich history. Explore, swim, snorkel, and kayak...(more)
Snorkelling with wild fur seals, in the shallow waters of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula, is truly a unique experience. It's one of those simple nature experiences that opens your mind to the sheer magnificence of our natural environment and its inhabitants. A breath-taking nature activity. You won't believe how curious, friendly and playful seals can be in the water...(more)
New Zealand's ultimate year-round nature experience offering exciting close encounters with giant sperm whales. Kaikoura's semi-resident sperm whales share their unique world with other whale and dolphin species, seals and albatross—all regularly sighted. Our 95% success rate means we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour doesn't see a whale...(more)
While you are in New Zealand head for Kaikoura and go whale watching, by aeroplane! It's the way to view whales and mountains. In a 30-minute flight you will see the majestic sperm whale preparing for his next dive and up to 500 dusky dolphins. You may also fly over Kaikoura Peninsula and see evidence of Maori fortifications...(more)
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