The wild side of New Zealand |
(Kaikoura Peninsula from a Wings over Whales aircraft - Image: Kai Schwörer) Still in New Zealand but heading to the north-east of the South Island, KaikÅura beckons nature lovers. KaikÅura’s abundant marine life is as active as ever following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck there a year ago. Experience a day in the life chasing encounters with these amazing creatures – from sperm whales to dusky and Hector’s dolphins, New Zealand fur seals and sea birds
Kayak guides gear up for another day on the water, heading for South Bay on the KaikÅura Peninsula. After a quick on-land kayak lesson and safety briefing, they’re ready to guide their clients to a seal colony near Sharks Tooth Point.
(Swimming with dusky dolphins with Dolphin Encounter - Image: Kai Schwörer) Dolphin Encounter staff are trained to scan the surface of the ocean for pods of dolphins (100 to 1000 individuals) and when they’ve found a decent-sized one, the skipper slows the boat down and the swimmers get ready. Goggled and flippered, the swimmers sit on the back of the vessel before sliding into the water and channeling their inner dolphin – squeaking, squealing and singing to get their attention. Staff watch as the duskies leap and swim circles around them.
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