 Dolphin Watch Ecotours - Dolphin Watch Ecotours is an award winning and Qualmark endorsed visitor activity located in the picturesque Marlborough Sounds of the upper South Island of New Zealand. Award winning eco cruises offer visitors an opportunity to enjoy the wildlife within the Marlborough Sounds. Specialising in scenic wild life cruises and guided walks on Motuara Island bird sanctuary, this is an opporunity to experience the trhill of swimming with dolphins and getting in touch with New Zealand's natural wildlife. Join highly qualified marine biologists in search of dusky dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins and rare Hector's dolphins that frequent the majestic Marlborough Sounds. On the cruise you might be likely to view New Zealand fur seals, blue penguins and perhaps an Orca while making your way to the dolphin swimming area. Wetsuits, fins, masks and snorkels are provided free of charge. |
 Monarch Wildlife Cruises - Monarch Wildlife Cruises is a Qualmark endorsed visitor activity located in Dunedin, New Zealand. Combining unique diversity, an abundance of wildlife, dramatic views and significant geological features, each cruise is a voyage of discovery! With wildlife cruises ranging from 1 hour up to a whole day, you can cruise the Wellers Rock or spend the day exploring the Otago Peninsula - the choice is yours! Each boat tour includes an informative commentary, facts sheets and guides to help you identify species seen on the tour, complimentary jackets and binoculars are also available. Cruise in comfort in the enclosed deck and heated cabin while refreshments and drinks are available in the fully licensed galley. This is a wonderful cruise that allows you the opportunity to view Northern Royal Albatross and New Zealand Fur Sea in their natural, wild environment. |
 Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is nestled along the coastline of Oamaru in the South Island of New Zealand and is proud to be a Qualmark endorsed visitor activity. Blue penguins are the smallest penguin in the world and naturally nest along the South Otago coastline, show-casing a fascinating eco-tourism environment for visitors. Probably the easiest place in New Zealand to view good numbers of Blue Penguins, the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is located on the edge of the Oamaru Harbour under the dramatic cliffs of Cape Wanbrow. The best time to view the Blue Penguin colony is during the evening! Each evening the guides run an informative commentary just prior to the birds coming ashore so you can learn about the history and conservation efforts of the blue penguins and their unique traits and habits. Then it's time to sit back and enjoy the privileged opportunity to observe these special birds return home to their nests just a few metres in front of you! |
 Wild Earth Adventures - Wild Earth Adventures allows visitors to depart from a Dunedin beach on a guided adventure in a sea kayak along the scenic Otago shoreline, plast New Zealand Fur Seals then out to Tairoa Head and the Royal Albatross nesting sites. Imagine a sea kayak cruise amidst Otago's coastal wildlife, or paddling out in the wild blue Pacific. No sea kayaking experience is required, as you'll be given a full safety briefing prior to departure. Double sea kayaks provide a safe and stable tour and look forward to some amazing photographic opportunities for the scenic coastline and breath-taking ocean wild life! The Ocean Discovery Tour takes approximately 4 hours and allows visitors to sea kayak along the wild beaches and towering sea cliffs of the Otago Peninsula as you head towards the headland. A wonderful opportunity to view New Zealand Fur Seals and Sea Lions in their natural habitat. |
 Zion Wildlife Gardens - Zion Wildlife Gardens is home to New Zealand television's Lionman - Craig Busch, and some of the world's rarest big cats! Located in the North Island, the park-like environment provides a sanctuary for big cats while allowing visitors a unique chance to see and learn about these magnificent endangered animals. The wildlife gardens currently boast a collection of Barbary and white lions, Royal White and orange Bengal tigers, very cute cubs, Serval cats, a black leopard and a baboon. All of the big cats are extremely rare and most are extinct in the wild. Zion Wildlife gardens is open for public admission by guided tour with a variety of interactive tours available, including the Tiger Walk, general Guided Tour, Club Encounter Tour, Big Cat Tour and the popular Big Cat Tour with The Lionman. Large group and school tours are also catered for as well as heli-safari tours. |
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