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Christchurch Whales, Dolphins, Seals and Penguins
Christchurch City is alive with colour, atmosphere and world-class attractions. It's a place known internationally for its spectacular gardens, such as the Botanical Gardens.
Experience a unique whale, dolphin, seal or penguin encounter in Christchurch, 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 Christchurch, New Zealand, from the list below. Alternatively select a different Christchurch area.
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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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AKAROA DOLPHINS - Akaroa
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)
- Phone
- +64 3 304 7866
- Toll Free
- 0800 990 102 (only within NZ)
- Address
- 65 Beach Road, Akaroa, 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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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
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- 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
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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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