Whale and dolphin watch wellington has 9,529 members. A kaikoura whale watching cruise and dolphin swim are the highlights of this delightful 2day nature tour, roundtrip from christchurch. Or you can visit a seal colony or penguin colony in wellington, new zealand. The first recorded sighting of a southern right whale in wellington harbour for eight years. Aside from the fact it is a southern right whale, not much is known about it, including. Enjoy an amazing 3day tour to kaikoura from christchurch.
Later, we did our advanced open water with them and had learned so much from them already, and that made the. If your tour does not see a whale we guarantee to refund 80% of your fare. Your marine experience includes a visit to a new zealand fur seal colony and suiting up in snorkel gear to swim alongside the amazing dusky dolphins. Whale watching is a mustdo kiwi tourism experience.
Whale be back online once we have the go ahead from the government. Its found on the south islands east coast, and its just over a 2hours drive from the city of christchurch. Also, since a couple of years, research is done in how far. As you can see every month is good to seeing something, but the winter months mayjuly probably give the greatest range, including the occasional orca whale. The loneliest whale in the world wellington eventfinda. Auckland city break the great journeys of new zealand. Follow these 9 expert designed selfguided walking tours to explore the city on foot at your own pace. Get up close to the teeming wildlife of the spectacular hauraki gulf marine park in new zealand on an auckland whale and dolphin safari. Wellington city whale and dolphin watching, swim with whales. Traffic grinds to a standstill on wellingtons harbourside roads as locals try. On your arrival in kaikoura you will be transferred to a whale watch tour. 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. Discover martinborough wine and cuisine on a wine tasting tour. We guarantee you will see whales or dolphins in their natural habitat and if you dont, your next trip is absolutely free.
Later, we did our advanced open water with them and had learned so much from them already, and that made the course much easier and more relaxing for us. Whale watchers have been eerily quiet on social media, with those seeking the whale s location coming up dry on tuesday. Experience the natural treasures of new zealand on a whalewatching cruise from the picturesque town of kaikoura. Wellington live everything specific and important to. Whale continues to star in wellington, but wont get to see. You can hop off at any of the stops to explore points of interest such as mt. Wellingtons weeklong whale visitor may have left the harbour. Southern right whale spends day in wellington harbour. The ultimate marine experience whale watch is new zealands only marinebased whale watching company offering visitors an exciting upclose encounter with the giant sperm whale all year round.
Check out some of these options to get around the city, and tour the main landmarks. And the home of whale watching is the coastal village of kaikoura. Experience a unique eco tourism encounter in wellington city with a world famous whale watching or dolphin watching cruise. If you dont mind getting wet, swimming with the whales or dolphins may be an option. This small, fully guided group tour also encompasses a unique and little known part of nzs whaling history and hopefully a few migrating whales in the cook strait. Highest rated places of interest or tour operators on tripadvisor, based on traveller. Save time and money with our best price guarantee make the most of your visit to wellington. The loneliest whale in the world, okay, so heres what my show is. Whale watchers have been eerily quiet on social media, with those seeking the whales location coming up dry on tuesday. Or you can visit a seal colony or penguin colony in wellington city, new zealand. Kaikoura whale watch tour from christchurch go new zealand.
You can also create your own selfguided walk to visit the city attractions which interest you the most. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. See the top attractions of wellington on a hopon hopoff minibus tour that follows a route throughout the capital city and its outskirts. Dolphin sightseeing tours 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. Common and bottlenose dolphins are frequent visitors, as well as orca and larger migrating whales. This full day tour includes a scenic tour from christchurch through the rolling hill country of north canterbury to kaikoura. Whale watch have a 95% success rate in finding whales. Victoria lookout, wellington zoo, wellington botanic garden, or the te papa museum on your own. The whales like to gather here a few miles off the coast to feed, and you can arrange a couple of different ways to see them. Every whale watch tour is a unique experience and the sightings vary. Whale and dolphin watch wellington public group facebook. In the bay of islands maritime park we usually encounter both bottlenose and common dolphins, and may also see a variety of whale species including orca killer whales, brydes, pilot, minke, sei, humpback whales, and very rarely the blue whale.
Kaikoura whale watch tour from christchurch includes optional lunch. The town of kaikoura, as mentioned, is the undisputed champion of new zealand whale watching destinations. Admire breathtaking views of the snowcapped kaikoura ranges and visit a fur seal colony on land. The apps navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the. Wellington is new zealands capital city and the southernmost city in the north island. Whale watch kaikoura 2020 all you need to know before you.
Wellington s matariki fireworks display has been postponed for a week because of the whale in the harbour that has been charming locals and occupying the interislander ferrys parking spot. Whale continues to star in wellington, but wont get to. Join a twilight tour to see zealandia at dusk for 2. This is a overnight delight for all those who wish to get close to nature. The new zealand cycle classic previously known as the tour of wellington is a road cycling race held in and around the wairarapa near wellington, new zealand. The official conservation travel partner of world wildlife fund, offering custom and small group tours to natures greatest sites. Please note, this is the only whalewatching helicopter tour fully permitted by new zealands department of conservation. Get exclusive information about wale tour dates, video premieres and special announcements by submitting my information, i agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about wale based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in. Wellington whale watching whale watching in wellington. Experience the natural treasures of new zealand on a whale watching cruise from the picturesque town of kaikoura. The race is a mens competition over five stages and part of the uci oceania tour.
Tolkiens middleearth on a morning or afternoon halfday lord of the rings tour from wellington. Best months to view dolphins and whales relaxing journeys. Journey through the north island of new zealand and explore waitomo, rotorua and lake taupo, and discover the natural beauty of kaikoura and christchurch on this 5day trip from auckland to christchurch or vice versa. Join us as we take you on an unforgettable and fun. Whale watching in kaikoura nz kaikoura whale watching new. The whale watch crew have daily trips in search of whales and other marine wildlife such as dolphins and. Selfguided walking tours in wellington, new zealand. 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. Heres your chance to get up close to the majestic giants of the sea. Follow these 9 expertdesigned selfguided walking tours to explore wellington, new zealand on foot at your own pace. A 95% success rate means a guaranteed 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale. Wellington city whale and dolphin watching, swim with. Things to do in auckland things to do in queenstown things to do in christchurch things to do in wellington things to do in rotorua things to do in tauranga things to do in. Wellington whale and dolphin watching, swim with whales and.
Whale watching has a certain tradition in new zealand. New zealand whale dolphin tour new zealand self drive tour. Niwa scientists had a front row seat as they followed the whale, also known as the tohara whale, as it spent much. Whaletrips new zealand best tips for whale watching in. We might also encounter blue penguins, gannets, various sea birds and the new zealand fur seal.
Look for the mighty sperm whales that live in these waters along with dolphins, new zealand fur seals and seabirds. Wellington has been transfixed by a whale for several days since it appeared frolicking in the harbour. Departing wellington, our 3night city break takes you on a full northern explorer journey to auckland, where youll ascend the iconic sky tower and sail over to waiheke island for a halfday wine tour. Wellington city break the great journeys of new zealand. Watch kaikouras magnificent resident sperm whales as well as other species of whale put on a spectacular. Whale watching in new zealand is predominantly centered around the areas of kaikoura and the hauraki gulf. A place to document and alert people when they see whales and dolphins when you see whales. Or you can visit a seal colony or penguin colony in wellington, new. While you relax and take in the sights, your tour guide will complete the picture, pointing out the landmarks and filling in the history and stories of this famous old city. Wellington whales, dolphins, seals and penguins directory, new zealand. Kaikoura whale and dolphin overnight tour from christchurch. Jul 10, 2018 wellington s weeklong whale visitor may have left the harbour. Wellington whale and dolphin watching, swim with whales. Wellington city council is pleased to announce that, following a call for expressions of interest, it has accepted a redevelopment proposal for.
Frequently asked questions nz attraction whale watch. Whale watch kaikoura 2020 all you need to know before. A southern right whale has made a surprise appearance in the wellington harbour. Book your zealandia, wellington tickets online and skiptheline. Includes a pickup from christchurch airport as well as 2nights accommodation in christchurch to ensure maximum comfort. Jul 04, 2018 the first recorded sighting of a southern right whale in wellington harbour for eight years. Whale watching in kaikoura nz kaikoura whale watching. Journey from christchurch to kaikoura, where you will take a whale watch tour. Experience a unique eco tourism encounter in wellington with a world famous whale watching or dolphin watching cruise. Wellington is very friendly for the tourist on foot, and many of the attractions can be easily reached by walking. Whale watch is new zealands only vesselbased whale watching company offering visitors an exciting upclose encounter with the worlds largest toothed predator the giant sperm whale in their natural environment at all times of the year. Wellington city whales, dolphins, seals and penguins directory, new zealand. Tours are offered since the 90ies, mostly on the southern island, the northern island following its lead. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences while supporting environmental and wildlife conservation.
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