2010 TIANZ Awards - Winner 'Visitor Attraction and Experience Award' (large)

Auckland's Whale and Dolphin Safari

 

Travel aboard Dolphin Explorer into the expansive Hauraki Gulf Marine Park on Auckland's Whale and Dolphin Safari from Viaduct Harbour. New Zealand Whale Watching encounters 75% on our trips. See dolphins on 90% of our trips. We offer a viewing guarantee (conditions apply).

 

The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park is a biologically and geographically diverse maritime national park. Over 25 of the 37 southern hemisphere marine mammals have been identified in this marine park, making up almost a third of the world’s population of species.

 

Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and travel aboard Dolphin Explorer into the expansive Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

 

Experience the Gulf from the most comfortable and stable whale watching vessel in New Zealand

Specifically designed for the sea conditions in this area

Fully licensed bar and light snacks available for purchase

 

Each trip is different, however all safaris offer:

 

Dolphins viewed on over 90% of our trips, whales viewed on 75%

Cruise and commentary, culture and history of Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

 

ADULTS
$160
CHILDREN*
$105
FAMILY
(2 Adults + 2 Children*)
$399
TRIP DURATION (approx.)
4.5 hours
DEPARTS
VIADUCT HARBOUR
SUMMER
WINTER


1.30pm
12.30pm
RETURNS
VIADUCT HARBOUR
SUMMER
WINTER


6.00pm
5.00pm
TRIP DURATION (approx.)
4.5 hours
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*Children: 5-15 yrs, under 5 yrs travel for free

(prices valid until 30th September 2012)

 

A portion of your fare contributes to marine mammal research and conservation.

 

Call 0800 EXPLORE (0800 397 567)
to check availability

Watch Video

 

Photographic memories of your trips...

 

You can now take images home to remind you of your amazing trip on Auckland's Whale & Dolphin Safari or the America's Cup yachts or download them from this web site using the unique code you were given on leaving the vessel.
 

Simply ask our helpful crew on board and they will discuss the options or open the image gallery here to view your latest photos.

Download the Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari brochure.

 

 

Download the Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari brochure.

 

Download the Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari brochure (pdf) >>

NZAEE Seaweek 2012 3-11 March 2012

NZAEE Seaweek 2012
3-11 March

 

One Ocean - Too much love? Turning the Tide.
 

Seaweek follows a five year series of themes, this year exploring what the sea means to you and what are the stories you'd like to share about the sea.


The world's oceans are under pressure and their ecosystems are failing. How much of that is down to us? Exploring these uses, traditions and conflicts - and learning from them - is what Seaweek is all about.

 

Great ideas, resources and event information are available from the NZ Association for Environmental Education Seaweek web site: www.seaweek.org.nz