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Canterbury Whales, Dolphins, Seals and Penguins
Coastal and mountain experiences combine to make Canterbury a place where there's something for every traveller. Here you'll find many worlds within one region.
Experience a unique whale, dolphin, seal or penguin encounter in Canterbury, New Zealand. Take a whale or dolphin watching cruise, swim with whales or dolphins, or visit a seal or penguin colony.
Select whales, dolphins, seals and penguins in Canterbury, New Zealand, from the list below. Alternatively select a different Canterbury area.
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DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER - Kaikoura
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)
- Phone
- +64 3 319 6777
- Toll Free
- 0800 733 365 (only within NZ)
- Address
- 96 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Map
- Click to see the location map
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BLACK CAT CRUISES - Christchurch and Akaroa
Winner Supreme Award at the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2003/4, and winner of the SKAL International eco-tourism award 2004. Two beautiful harbours near Christchurch are home to the rare Hector's dolphin, as well as fur seals and penguins. Choose the cruise perfect for you from the award winning range including wildlife and nature cruises, dolphin swimming or kayaking...(more)
- Phone
- +64 3 328 9078
- Address
- Jetty B, Lyttleton Wharf or Main Wharf, Akaroa, New Zealand
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DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER - Kaikoura
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)
- Phone
- +64 3 319 6777
- Toll Free
- 0800 733 365 (only within NZ)
- Address
- 96 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Map
- Click to see the location map
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INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE - Christchurch
Very few people have the opportunity to experience the awesome and magical beauty of Antarctica firsthand. Our aim is to recreate the atmosphere and environment of Antarctica, providing visitors with an interactive, fun and exciting experience of the 'Great White South'. For most people this will be the closest they will be able to come to experiencing this continent...(more)
- Phone
- +64 3 353 7798
- Toll Free
- 0508 PENGUIN (0508 736 4846) (only within NZ)
- Address
- 38 Orchard Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Media Clip
- Click for audio visual clip
- Map
- Click to see the location map
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POHATU PENGUINS - Akaroa, Banks Peninsula
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)
- Phone
- +64 3 304 8552
- Address
- Pohatu-Flea Bay, Banks Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand
- Map
- Click to see the location map
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WHALE WATCH - Kaikoura
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)
- Phone
- +64 3 319 6767
- Toll Free
- 0800 WHALES (only within NZ)
- Address
- Railway Station Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
- Media Clip
- Click for audio visual clip
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WINGS OVER WHALES - Kaikoura
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)
- Phone
- +64 3 319 6580
- Toll Free
- 0800 2CMOBY (only within NZ)
- Address
- Kaikoura Airfield, PO Box 55, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Related Attractions and Activities Categories: [Bird Watching and Sanctuaries] [Cruises - Day and Overnight] [Farm] [Natural Wildlife] [Observatories and Planetariums] [Scenic Landscape] [Whales, Dolphins, Seals and Penguins]
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