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Dolphin Watch Ecotours
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Dolphin & Whale Watching
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Owned and operated by marine biologists, our award-winning company provides scenic wildlife cruises and guided or independent walks at Historic Ship Cove or Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary in New Zealand's stunning Marlborough Sounds. Those looking for the thrill of a lifetime can join us for a Swim With Dolphins experience!
A clean green paradise of bush and sea full of natural beauty, history and wildlife, all waiting to be explored and experienced with New Zealand's only CARBON NEUTRAL and QUALMARK ENVIRO-GOLD certified Cruise Operator.
Our knowledgeable skippers and guides strive to provide our guests with accurate information and the best possible views of the various species of dolphins, fur seals and seabirds that call the Queen Charlotte Sound their home.
Eco Tours
Showing you the wildlife our beautiful sunny region has to offer is the main focus of Dolphin Watch Ecotours.
We offer a variety of half-day ecotours, some of which include a guided walk lasting a full hour on the amazing predator-free Motuara Island bird sanctuary located in the outer Queen Charlotte Sound. We are fully permitted to step ashore at Motuara Island bird sanctuary and show you some of the locals like the endangered South Island saddleback, the melodic bellbirds, massive native pigeons and the always curious South Island robin that reside here year-round.
The world's smallest penguins (blue penguins) can be seen on the island during the nesting and moulting seasons. The birds on Motuara Island have no predators, so they have very little fear of people. You'll simply be amazed at how close the birds will come up to you and the picture opportunities are fantastic!
Swim with Dolphins
Those looking for the thrill of a lifetime can swim with wild dolphins! Swimming with dolphins and viewing them in their underwater world is the adventure experience of a lifetime and one that you'll never forget!!!
- The opportunity to interact with wild dolphins
- Fantastic photo opportunities
- A scenic cruise in the sheltered Queen Charlotte Sound
- Calm waters - NO OPEN OCEAN SEA SWELL
- Expert knowledge of the wildlife that lives here
- High-quality gear for swimming
- Dolphin Viewing success rate is 98%
- Dolphin Swimming success rate is 83%
- Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies
Queen Charlotte Track
Don't miss our Queen Charlotte Track 'Dolphin Cruise & Walk' option. We have a variety of packages for groups or charters that allow walkers to combine our Marine Wildlife and Motuara Island tour with varied lengths of walking the magnificent Queen Charlotte Track. Choose a Queen Charlotte Track 1-Day Walk, multiple overnight stops or walk the entire Queen Charlotte Track. We'll even arrange for your packs to be carried from resort to resort while you tramp the Queen Charlotte Track! A perfect option for trampers wanting to see the dolphins and even Motuara Island bird sanctuary before walking the Queen Charlotte Track.
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Picton
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