Kaikoura, new zealand in the maori language, kaikoura means meal of crayfish, a nod to the new zealand townships seafoodrich origins. Dolphin encounters point of difference is the fact that they have the highest success rate for locating the marine mammals and swimming with dolphins than anywhere in new zealand. Discover magnificent marine wildlife out on the south pacific ocean during this 12hour kaikoura dolphin swim from christchurch. Kaikoura whale watch, dolphin swimming, seals, penguins, new. You will need to bring a swimsuit, towel, warm clothing, daypack and a camera. Please book your dolphin swim seats as soon as you can. Dolphin encounter operating swimming with dolphins tours in kaikoura new zealand. Its a truely unique experience to encounter hectors and small pods of 23 individuals can sometimes been seen on our tours. We will email you an open dated gift voucher valid for 12 months.
Kaikoura dolphin encounter watch option epic deals. A comprehensive budget travel guide to new zealand with tips and. The dolphin encounter tour is a boat based tour that takes you to swim with or watch the acrobatic dusky dolphins along the kaikoura coastline. Swimming and observing from the boat were great experiences for the four of us a memorable morning. Since then, weve built up an unmatchable level of experience, knowledge and insight about dolphins, and the best ways to encounter them in safe, humane and environmentallyfriendly ways. What a joy to encounter lucy who made a breakfast for 12 a delightful surprise. Snorkellers with dusky dolphins, lagenorhynchus obscurus, during a dolphin watching and swim with the dolphins tour with encounter kaikoura, kaikoura, canterbury, east coast, south island. The minimum age for swimming with dolphins in kaikoura is 8. Once in kaikoura we will make our way to a lookout to enjoy spectacular views of this pretty seaside village, the majestic mountains and the beautiful pacific ocean. Unbelievable dolphin encounter kaikoura swim with wild. On your arrival in kaikoura you may enjoy either an early lunch or have free time to explore kaikoura before being transferred to the swim with dolphins tour with encounter kaikoura, where you. We have three dolphin swimming vessels and are able to operate up to three tours per day. Under your wetsuit you just need to wear your swimwear and nothing else. Dolphins are large, gentle, intelligent creatures who seem to seek out human company, playing, frolicking, even communicating.
Everything travel group callum on 25th oct 15 at 10. The town is famous for its crayfish, whales, dolphins and seals. Hectors dolphins are endemic to new zealand, meaning that you will not find them anywhere else in the world, and akaroa. Swim with dolphins tour kaikoura nz don a wetsuit and swim with the dolphins during a tour with encounter kaikoura on the south island of new zealand. A jetskier has captured the magical moment hundreds of dolphins swam alongside him off the coast of kaikoura. Bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all. Dive into the oceans and swim next to these amazing mammals. Kaikoura dolphin swim tour epic deals and last minute. It is one of the best places in the world to view whales, dolphins, seals and blue penguins.
The hectors dolphin cephalorhynchus hectori is among the worlds smallest marine dolphins. On vacation in new zealand we planed to swim with dolphins since this was a dream thing to do. Kaikoura dolphin swim and watching tour happy travels. To book kaikoura dolphin swim, simply log onto the dolphin encounter website, check your desired availability and pay. This is a overnight delight for all those who wish to get close to nature. All tours are also subject to minimum numbers to operate.
Ian bradbury was taking a spin around barneys rock on. Our tours operate in the open ocean and we are subject to sea conditions and weather on the day of the tour. Swim with dolphins tour kaikoura nz photo, information. Get up close and personal to kaikouras incredible resident dusky dolphins in their stunning natural environment. Jump into the water off kaikoura in new zealand and swim alongside heaps of playful dolphins a truly magical experience. Numbers of dusky dolphins vary depending on the time of year and weather conditions, but generally pods from 100 dolphins to dolphins can be found off the. Swimming with dolphins in kaikoura new zealands biggest. Hectors dolphins are endemic to new zealand, meaning they are only found in new zealand waters. St john kaikoura operations team manager don wright said the woman inhaled a large amount of water while swimming on a 8. The recipient will need to book an exact time and date online using the gift voucher they receive from you. Children under 8 and over 3 are welcome on board the boat dolphin watch but must be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian. Take the opportunity to interact and swim with the incredible dusky dolphins of kaikoura.
May 21, 2014 a dolphin encounter where you get the opportunity to swim with, or watch, the dusky dolphins in their natural environment off the coast of kaikoura, new zealand. Dolphin watching tours and swimming with dolphins in kaikoura, new zealand. Apr 02, 2020 dolphin swimming kaikoura 6 march this was a very impressive company, but the prize went to the hundreds of dusky dolphins congregated near the beach, leaping and somersaulting. Put on your snorkel and jump into a splashing, squeaking pod of friendly dolphins as they come up to greet your boat. The breakfasts were very generous, the coffee strong and the service couldnt have been smoother or more friendly. The whole thing was really well organised and the people running the trip were so helpful. Swimming with dolphins kaikoura see more, do more hassle. Bookme deals things to do in kaikoura, akaroa, hanmer. Advance booking for swimming is essential in summer.
Kaikoura swim with dolphins tour from christchurch. About seal swim kaikoura swimming with new zealand fur seals in the shallow bays of the beautiful kaikoura peninsula really is an experience that you dont want to miss. Dolphin encounter kaikoura is new zealands first company to offer swimming with dolphins. The hectors dolphin was named after sir james hector, who was the curator of.
Travel through the rolling hills of north canterbury to the rugged coastline of kaikoura the perfect place to view new zealands dolphins, seals and birdlife in the wild. These magnificent creatures have made their home base in akaroa, a stunning french inspired seaside village just a 90 minute scenic drive from christchurch. Dolphin encounter has been been sharing unforgettable dolphin encounters with people from all corners of the globe for nearly 30 years. There is a limit of just 16 swimmers on each vessel with plenty of additional space for watching. In his book killers of eden tom mead describes how a pod of orca would herd. A dolphin encounter where you get the opportunity to swim with, or watch, the dusky dolphins in their natural environment off the coast of kaikoura.
Kaikoura beach is located immediately in front of the kaikoura township. I see this behaviour for myself one morning at kaikoura. My wife and i did the dolphin swim as part of our honeymoon in nz and we both agreed that this was the most memorable trip we took. When you encounter them, swimming or diving, and you spend time with them, you leave entranced, enthralled and, yes, humbled that you had this incredible encounter. All you need to bring is a swimsuit, a towel, warm clothing such as a jacket and hat, and a gear bag. Dolphin encounter kaikoura 2020 all you need to know. Like a living swimsuit, the dolphins skin is moulded by the water conditions to form small.
Kaikouras mountaincrusted coast has a rich collection of marine life and your swimming tour brings you face to flipper with one of its most popular residents, the dusky dolphin. Remnants of those early days can be found at fyffe house, the oldest surviving building, and kaikoura museum. Many nature cruises offer exciting whale watching or dolphin watching experiences. Whale watch is located in the small coastal town of kaikoura on the east coast of new zealands south island a scenic two and a halfhour drive north from christchurch and. The best adventure new zealand can offer in my opinion. Dolphin encounter kaikoura dolphin swim kaikoura tours. Jetskier rides with hundreds of dolphins off kaikoura coast. Youll join the crew from dolphin encounter and head off of new zealand stunning coast in search of the many dusky dolphin pods which call this part of the world home. Akaroa dolphin swim black cat cruises epic deals and. Due to the nutrients rich waters off the coast, kaikoura is home to a huge diversity of marine life. Kaikoura, new zealand kaikoura is nestled between the ocean and the southern alps, about half way between christchurch and picton. Well this incredible dolphin trip in kaikoura, on new zealands south island, is probably one of the best day trips nz has to offer.
Kaikoura is a popular holiday town, backed by the dramatic kaikoura seaward range. Apr 11, 2020 on vacation in new zealand we planed to swim with dolphins since this was a dream thing to do. I have a friend who was not able to book a swim, but was able to swim after others got cold. Save up to 40% whale watching flight, 45 min spotter flight kaikoura fly over amazing scenery, dolphins and majestic whales with wings over whales a. Encounter kaikoura is a friendly and enthusiastic business dedicated to providing our customers with a magical experience of a lifetime. Swimming with the dusky dolphins in kaikoura should be at the top of your must do list while visiting new zealand. We booked in akaroa but the weather spoiled it unfortunately. Read more about kaikoura dolphin swimming in new zealands biggest guide for backpackers. Whale watching in kaikoura nz kaikoura new zealand travel.
The activity is available commercially in kaikoura but these friendly characters are no strangers to the kiwi coasts and can be spotted at numerous. Dolphins in new zealand things to see and do in new zealand. In kaikoura they are often seen close to shore in small family pods of 4 to 8 individuals. The hectors dolphin was named after sir james hector, who was the curator of the colonial museum in wellington now te papa. It was mighty cold, but such a great feeling being in the water with them. We noticed tourists was asking about the kaikoura dolphin tour death.
Since then, weve built up an unmatchable level of experience, knowledge and insight about dolphins, and the best ways to encounter them in safe, humane and environmentallyfriendly ways not to mention exciting and joyful. Hectors dolphins are protected in akaroa harbour by a marine mammal sanctuary and our dolphin cruise gives you the chance to see and swim with these beautiful marine mammals close up in the wild in their natural habitat. Swimming with wild dolphins in kaikoura, new zealand inc promo code september 9, 2016 7 min read 14 comments when it came to things to do in new zealand swimming with in dolphins in kaikours with dolphin encounter was easily one of my highlightsheres why. Kaikoura whale and dolphin overnight tour from christchurch. More things to do in kaikoura new zealand top 5 wildlife activities in. Dolphin watching tour, kaikoura everything new zealand. They are found only in the inshore waters of aotearoanew zealand and are now very rare and at risk of extinction. This tour accompanies the kaikoura whale watch tours from christchurch. You get the opportunity to swim with, or just watch, the dusky dolphins in their natural environment off the coast of kaikoura, new zealand. Akaroa harbour is the only place on the planet where you can get close to the worlds smallest and rarest dolphin, the hectors dolphin. Dolphin encounter kaikoura guided tours swim with dolphins. On your arrival in kaikoura you may enjoy either an early lunch or have free time to explore kaikoura before being transferred to the swim with dolphins tour with encounter kaikoura, where you will be equipped with wetsuit, mask, snorkel and flippers. At kaikoura, dusky dolphins begin to congregate in shallow inshore waters in midoctober.
Dolphin swimming in new zealand nothing can quite match the feeling you get when dolphin swimming and the bond you will enjoy when taking this unique opportunity to swim with dolphins in the wild. Whale watch is located in the small coastal town of kaikoura on the east coast of new zealands south island a scenic two and a halfhour drive north from christchurch and two hour drive south from picton. Sep 09, 2016 swimming with wild dolphins in kaikoura, new zealand inc promo code september 9, 2016 7 min read 14 comments when it came to things to do in new zealand swimming with in dolphins in kaikours with dolphin encounter was easily one of my highlightsheres why. Journey from christchurch to kaikoura, where you will take a whale watch tour. An incredible tour and a must do during your time new zealand. A marine wonderland kaikoura is famous for whale watching, but also has many other maritime attractions. May 14, 2018 read more about kaikoura dolphin swimming in new zealands biggest guide for backpackers. The scenery in kaikoura speaks for itself, but when the pilot declared weather conditions the best in weeks, our sightseeing trip entered the halloffame conversation. Swimming with wild dolphins in kaikoura, new zealand inc. Swim with the dolphins kaikoura, new zealand youtube. Start your dolphin encounter by climbing on board a modern powerboat. We remain temporarily closed and at this stage are accepting bookings. Bookme recommendation is to book well in advance or book the great deals on dolphin watch on.
Located in kaikoura operating daily boat tours to swim with or view the dusky dolphins in their natural habitat of kaikoura. Swim with dusky dolphins in their natural environment with this full day tour. It is 5000 metres in length and is largely shingle, with some golden sand towards the southern end. Swim with dolphins in kaikoura kaikoura is famous for its spectacular marine life that inhabits the picturesque coastline of kaikoura that includes whales, dolphins, orca, albatross, penguins and a multitude of pelacic birdlife along fur seals. The 10 best kaikoura accommodation deals may 2020 tripadvisor. Swimming with dolphins hectors dolphin black cat cruises. We operate picturesque tours along the spectacular kaikoura coastline and give you the option to swim please see other booking option and interact with wild dusky dolphins or watch their playful acrobatics in the open ocean from the comfort of our boat. If you do not see a swim option available to book online. The tour includes a scenic drive from christchurch over the canterbury plains before arriving in the majestic seaside village of kaikoura. Overnight in this tiny coastal town, before joining your swim with dolphins cruise.
Dolphin swimming kaikoura 6 march this was a very impressive company, but the prize went to the hundreds of dusky dolphins congregated near the beach, leaping and somersaulting. Dolphin encounter tours in kaikoura provide boat trips to swim with the. There is no shortage of seats available for watching the dolphins so advance bookings for watching is. I did a seal swim with sea swim kaikoura on my last visit to nz in 2008 it was a fab experience with seals pretty much all over the place. After three weeks we were getting close to kaikoura and we booked our dream with dolphin encounters. Dolphin encounter specialises in providing an exhilarating experience of swimming or watching wild dusky dolphins in their natural environment off the kaikoura coast.
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