Discover the Bay including Swim with the Dolphins (return from Auckland)

Some say that swimming with dolphins is a life-changing experience. This full day tour gives you the chance to get into the water with these amazing creatures and swim alongside as they play in their natural environment. You'll also cruise the many secluded islands of the Bay. Purpose-built for dolphin viewing, Orca II is equipped with a large boom net, so even less confident swimmers will have the chance to enter the water and see the dolphins (conditions permitting). Hot showers, snorkels, masks, fins and wetsuits provided.

With some of the warmest waters in New Zealand, the Bay of Islands is rich in marine life all year round. This day cruise seeks out the many playful dolphins which live within the sheltered waters of the bay. Once located and with suitable conditions, jump into the water and snorkel with these majestic and inquisitive creatures - an experience you will never forget!

NB: If conditions do not permit you to swim with the dolphins, full retail paying customers will receive a $30 cash refund at Maritime Building, Paihia.

Tour operates from 27 September 2008 to 26 April 2009.

Enjoy this tour with a GPS operated multi-lingual commentary; available in Japanese, Mandarin, German & Spanish.

Bay of Islands

There's no place in the world like the Bay of Islands a stunning region of 144 secluded islands, abundant in natural wonders and marine life. Regarded as the birthplace of New Zealand as a bi-cultural nation, the Bay of Islands is rich in both Maori culture and early European history. Discover well-preserved Maori and European relics of the past, and learn more about the unique history that has shaped our country.

• Auckland Harbour Bridge
• Kaiwaka - morning tea break (own expense)
• Guided tour of Waitangi Treaty Grounds
• Paihia village
• Bay of Islands cruise
• Optional swimming with the dolphins
• Arrival into Auckland City at night

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Great Sights is a division of the InterCity Group (NZ) Ltd. For information on InterCity Buses visit bus.nz.com.