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. If your tour does not see a whale we guarantee to refund 80% of your fare. Whale and dolphin watch wellington public group facebook. Wellington city break the great journeys of new zealand. A place to document and alert people when they see whales and dolphins when you see whales. Whale continues to star in wellington, but wont get to.
Experience the natural treasures of new zealand on a whalewatching cruise from the picturesque town of kaikoura. Its found on the south islands east coast, and its just over a 2hours drive from the city of christchurch. Surrounded by hilly terrain and with a stunning natural harbour, wellington offers plenty of things to see and do for families and independent travellers alike. Book your zealandia, wellington tickets online and skiptheline. Whale watch have a 95% success rate in finding whales. Wellington city council is pleased to announce that, following a call for expressions of interest, it has accepted a redevelopment proposal for. Tolkiens middleearth on a morning or afternoon halfday lord of the rings tour from wellington. Traffic grinds to a standstill on wellingtons harbourside roads as locals try. Selfguided walking tours in wellington, new zealand. Wellingtons 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. Frequently asked questions nz attraction whale watch. Take the coastal pacific train by kiwirail scenic journeys from wellington or christchurch to kaikoura, and go on a whale watch tour to see whales. Whale and dolphin watch wellington has 9,529 members. You can hop off at any of the stops to explore points of interest such as mt.
Admire breathtaking views of the snowcapped kaikoura ranges and visit a fur seal colony on land. Whale watching has a certain tradition in new zealand. A 95% success rate means a guaranteed 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale. You have a chance of encountering ten species of cetaceans. Wellingtons weeklong whale visitor may have left the harbour. The loneliest whale in the world wellington eventfinda.
Auckland city break the great journeys of new zealand. Kaikoura whale watch tour from christchurch includes optional lunch. Whale watching in new zealand is predominantly centered around the areas of kaikoura and the hauraki gulf. We might also encounter blue penguins, gannets, various sea birds and the new zealand fur seal. Save time and money with our best price guarantee make the most of your visit to wellington. Discover martinborough wine and cuisine on a wine tasting tour.
Join a twilight tour to see zealandia at dusk for 2. Check out some of these options to get around the city, and tour the main landmarks. Kaikoura whale and dolphin overnight tour from christchurch. Wellington city whales, dolphins, seals and penguins directory, new zealand. Please note, this is the only whalewatching helicopter tour fully permitted by new zealands department of conservation.
Wellington whale and dolphin watching, swim with whales and. 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 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. Common and bottlenose dolphins are frequent visitors, as well as orca and larger migrating whales. Whale watching in kaikoura nz kaikoura whale watching. On your arrival in kaikoura you will be transferred to a whale watch tour. Look for the mighty sperm whales that live in these waters along with dolphins, new zealand fur seals and seabirds. A southern right whale has made a surprise appearance in the wellington harbour. Wellington city whale and dolphin watching, swim with. You can also create your own selfguided walk to visit the city attractions which interest you the most. 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 see. 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. Whale watch kaikoura 2020 all you need to know before you.
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. A kaikoura whale watching cruise and dolphin swim are the highlights of this delightful 2day nature tour, roundtrip from christchurch. Winding through the narrow streets of wellington, youll see the citys most iconic hotspots. 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. Jul 10, 2018 wellington s weeklong whale visitor may have left the harbour. We guarantee you will see whales or dolphins in their natural habitat and if you dont, your next trip is absolutely free. Tours are offered since the 90ies, mostly on the southern island, the northern island following its lead. See the top attractions of wellington on a hopon hopoff minibus tour that follows a route throughout the capital city and its outskirts. Whale be back online once we have the go ahead from the government. Whale watching is a mustdo kiwi tourism experience. 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.
Whale watchers have been eerily quiet on social media, with those seeking the whale s location coming up dry on tuesday. The first recorded sighting of a southern right whale in wellington harbour for eight years. New zealands unique whale and dolphin watching safari departs daily from downtown auckland. Wellington is new zealands capital city and the southernmost city in the north island. 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. This full day tour includes a scenic tour from christchurch through the rolling hill country of north canterbury to kaikoura. Wellington whales, dolphins, seals and penguins directory, new zealand. 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. Wellington is very friendly for the tourist on foot, and many of the attractions can be easily reached by walking. Wellington whale and dolphin watching, swim with whales.
Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. Or you can visit a seal colony or penguin colony in wellington, new zealand. 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. 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. Wellington live everything specific and important to. Whale watch kaikoura 2020 all you need to know before. 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. Niwa scientists had a front row seat as they followed the whale, also known as the tohara whale, as it spent much. The apps navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the.
Best months to view dolphins and whales relaxing journeys. Experience a unique eco tourism encounter in wellington with a world famous whale watching or dolphin watching cruise. Whale watchers have been eerily quiet on social media, with those seeking the whales location coming up dry on tuesday. Follow these 9 expert designed selfguided walking tours to explore the city on foot at your own pace. If you dont mind getting wet, swimming with the whales or dolphins may be an option. The whale watch crew have daily trips in search of whales and other marine wildlife such as dolphins and. Also, since a couple of years, research is done in how far. And the home of whale watching is the coastal village of kaikoura. Join us as we take you on an unforgettable and fun. Follow these 9 expertdesigned selfguided walking tours to explore wellington, new zealand on foot at your own pace. Experience the natural treasures of new zealand on a whale watching cruise from the picturesque town of kaikoura. Experience a unique eco tourism encounter in wellington city with a world famous whale watching or dolphin watching cruise. Whaletrips new zealand best tips for whale watching in.
Highest rated places of interest or tour operators on tripadvisor, based on traveller. 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. The loneliest whale in the world, okay, so heres what my show is. 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. This is a overnight delight for all those who wish to get close to nature. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences while supporting environmental and wildlife conservation. Every whale watch tour is a unique experience and the sightings vary. Aside from the fact it is a southern right whale, not much is known about it, including. 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. Journey from christchurch to kaikoura, where you will take a whale watch tour. New zealand whale dolphin tour new zealand self drive tour. Watch kaikouras magnificent resident sperm whales as well as other species of whale put on a spectacular. Southern right whale spends day in wellington harbour.
Kaikoura whale watch tour from christchurch go new zealand. Or you can visit a seal colony or penguin colony in wellington city, new zealand. 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. Includes a pickup from christchurch airport as well as 2nights accommodation in christchurch to ensure maximum comfort. Whale watching in kaikoura nz kaikoura whale watching new.
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