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Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Swim with Dolphins - Christchurch - Starting from $295.00 per person

Explore the coastal town of Akaroa and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim with dolphins on this full day tour from Christchurch. Travel through the breathtaking New Zealand countryside to Akaroa and admire sights of interest such as Governor’s Bay and Lake Ellesmere on route. Cruise into the harbour with your guide and watch the waves for marine life. Strap on your snorkel and flippers and swim with elegant Hector’s dolphins in the wild. Enjoy free time to explore Akaroa, then visit a... More...

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

Ports of Call Tour - Akaroa - Starting from $85.00 per person

After your cruise ship docks in Akaroa, take a nature cruise across the harbor to spot dolphins and admire New Zealand’s stunning scenery. Look out for New Zealand’s friendly Hector’s dolphins, the world’s rarest and smallest dolphins, and bring your camera along on your shore excursion to photograph soaring volcanic cliffs, secluded sea caves and tropical palm trees. More...

Akaroa Dolphin Swimming and Alpaca Farm Day Tour from Christchurch

Day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $500.00 per person

Enjoy once in a lifetime experience-swim & snorkel with the World’s smallest & rarest Hector’s Dolphins in the emerald waters of Akaroa. Get up-close & personal at Alpaca Farm Tour and wander through these majestic beauties. Explore the French town by foot, enjoy lunch at a waterfront café & discover the boutique shops.
Tour Highlights:
• Visit Barry’s Bay Traditional Cheese Factory and try some of their award-winning cheese.
• Scenic drive on an extinct volcanic crater on Banks... More...

Swimming with Wild Dolphins in Akaroa

Swim with Dolphins - Akaroa - Starting from $89.00 per person

Make a date with the worlds smallest, rarest and friendliest dolphins only on Akaroa Harbour. There is only one place on the planet where you can swim with wild Hector's dolphins, also known as the New Zealand Dolphin, and that is the beautiful sheltered Akaroa Harbour.

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Half-Day Dolphin Viewing Eco-Tour from Picton

Wildlife - Picton - Starting from $99.00 per person

Enjoy some of the majestic dolphins that visit the sheltered waters of the scenic Marlborough Sounds. Degree qualified guides will be there to ensure you (and the dolphins) have an enjoyable and safe experience. Whether you see a school of dolphins leisurely cruising along or marvel at their high leaps, back-flips and somersaults during social bouts, dolphins are a magnificent sight! Our Department of Conservation permits allows us to seek out and interact with all species of marine mammals... More...

21-Day Legendary New Zealand Tour

Multi-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $3788.06 per person

Starting from Auckland, we make our way down the beautiful and volcanic North Island to New Zealand's capital, Wellington, before catching a ferry to cross the Cook Strait to get up close and personal with the best of the South Island.

As with all our tours, we do include a few 'must-do' events, ranging from a Māori Cultural night, a pounamu (greenstone/jade) pendant carving experience, and learning to paddle a waka (Māori canoe) with your group.

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Karamea Holiday Park - Holiday Park.

Karamea Holiday Park is set in Karamea. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.

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Shore Excursion: Scenic Cruiser Sea Kayaking Safaris in Akaroa - Ports of Call Tour - Akaroa. Starting from $130.00 per person.

Our Guided Kayak Safari is a great way to spend your time ashore! This is a once in a lifetime chance to...

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