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See the Whales and Dolphins of Hauraki

by Benjamin Kerns

Jul 15, 2016

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Trends / Unique Itineraries & Tours

Some of the best adventures occur on the sea — just ask the folks at the Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari. Located at the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park off the coast of New Zealand, the AWADS rests in one of the most biologically diverse marine parks in the world.

 

 

They boast a success rate of more than 90 percent on dolphin watching trips while more than 70 percent of the adventures find guests coming up close and personal with the local whale population. It’s also a wonderful ocean tour for folks who enjoy bird watching.

 

The trip begins at the Viaduct Harbor in Auckland and surfs the waters of the Hauraki Gulf for nearly five hours, seeking out tons of the nearly one-third of all the world’s marine animals that visit the area. Best of all, they guarantee you witness marine mammals on the trip or they give you the next one free.

 

 

Since it’s on a research-based vessel you also get to witness some of the hard work of the Department of Conservation in person as they labor to protect the wild and ensure the animals stick around for future generations to see.

 

There are multiple packages to choose from, so check out the website today to find the one that works for you.

 

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