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Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura New Zealand


New Zealand - Auckland - Christchurch - Queenstown - Wellington
The Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura of New Zealand in reputed for housing the world's finest mammal center. See the nature's beautiful gift to us that are undergoing the threat of becoming extinct.

General information
The Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura has been operating dolphin tours from 1989- 90. Experience the world of wonderful marine environment as you step into the Dolphin Encounter. The Dolphin Encounter is an 8.8 meter catamaran powered by twin 220 HP Volvo diesels machines. There is a vessel that has a capacity of 13 swimmers and 4 spectators.
The Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura is located next to the great underwater canyon that has a depth of 1200 meters. The waters of the canyon are ideal for pods of dusky dolphins and sperm whales.

Tourists who are interested in swimming and snorkeling are requested to take special care so that the innocent creatures are harmed in no way. As the dusky dolphins are not trained it is necessary to take care that they do not go wild. For this reason wise behavior from tourists is appreciated.

Location
The Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura is located in Auckland.

Peak season
Though the place is visited all the year round, the Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura attracts most of its tourists during the hot summer months starting from October to April. As such it is always recommended to book for swimming in order to avoid disappointment.

Attractions
Love to swim with the dolphins? The Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura provides you the best opportunity to make your dream come true. The center offers all the equipments to swim and snorkel. So wear your swim suits and avail the other accessories required to have a live encounter with the lovely dolphins. As the Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura is an open ocean so it is a great fun and advantage if you have a previous snorkeling experience.
See the dolphins swimming round you. See their movement.

Charges
Each person is required to pay $1125 NZ which is equivalent to US $90. However it is recommended to make reservations in advance.

Shopping
The Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura has a range of clothes that includes the t- shirts, hats, gifts, whale and dolphin posters and books on dolphins, whales and sea birds. You can buy one of the t- shirts that have images of whales and dolphins.




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