About This Tour
The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular wildlife. Visit Motuara Island and cruise the majestic Queen Charlotte sound. Water, wilderness and wildlife. You will have the opportunity to see multiple species of wildlife, including rare sea birds, marine mammals and endangered land birds. Led by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you will be given the possibility of viewing five different species of dolphins. Enjoy a fully-guided walk on Motuara Island, seeing and hearing the amazing bird life where Captain Cook planted the first flag and claimed New Zealand.
Photo Gallery
Dolphin Watching Hectors Dolphin
Lookout on Motuara Island
Orange Fronted Kakariki - Critically Endangered
Bottle nose Dolphins - Critically Endangered
Spy Hoping Bottle nose
Hectors Dolphin - Critically Endangered
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Meeting Point
Follow BLUE line form Visitor Information Center until you see, Seal, Dolphin and Penguin
Special Instructions
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
Tour Operator
E-Ko New Zealand Ltd
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