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Kaikoura Albatross Encounter Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
- 11 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This full-day Albatross Encounter tour in Kaikoura takes you on a narrated boat ride from the rugged coastline. Kaikoura may be famous for its whale and dolphin sightings, but it’s also one of the world's most abundant regions for oceangoing birds like the southern royal albatross. The Kaikoura Peninsula offers spectators a look at petrels, shearwaters, terns, shags and gulls as well as a fur seal colony. Round-trip coach transport from Christchurch hotels is included.
- Get up close to the world's largest bird, the Albatross, on this full-day tour from Christchurch
- Explore the township of Kaikoura
- Visit a fur seal colony
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Christchurch hotels
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Albatross Encounter and seal colony visit
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Home to the largest number of seabird species per area than anywhere else in New Zealand, Kaikoura isn’t only about whale watching. You’ll come within close proximity of the southern royal albatross on this day trip from Christchurch.
Start your Albatross Encounter with hotel pickup, then relax during the 2.5-hour drive north to the Kaikoura Peninsula. On arrival, you have free time to explore Kaikoura or purchase an early lunch (own expense) before you’re transferred to your boat.
Cruise away from the Kaikoura coastline in search of the mighty albatross, one of the world's largest flight birds. With the help of nature guides on board, you’re also likely to spot an array of seabirds such as petrels, shearwaters, terns, shags and gulls.
Enjoy great photo ops and visit a New Zealand fur seal colony where you can view the basking mammals at close quarters. Your full-day tour ends with return transport to your Christchurch hotel.
Start your Albatross Encounter with hotel pickup, then relax during the 2.5-hour drive north to the Kaikoura Peninsula. On arrival, you have free time to explore Kaikoura or purchase an early lunch (own expense) before you’re transferred to your boat.
Cruise away from the Kaikoura coastline in search of the mighty albatross, one of the world's largest flight birds. With the help of nature guides on board, you’re also likely to spot an array of seabirds such as petrels, shearwaters, terns, shags and gulls.
Enjoy great photo ops and visit a New Zealand fur seal colony where you can view the basking mammals at close quarters. Your full-day tour ends with return transport to your Christchurch hotel.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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