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Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruises

Address:
Main Wharf, Akaroa, New Zealand, 7581 - View the map
AKAROA HARBOUR NATURE CRUISE (Black Cat Cruises) - your Hectors dolphin guarantee! yes we guarantee you will see dolphins or come again another day for FREE!
Depart the charming historic French township of Akaroa, just 90 minutes from Christchurch, aboard the large modern catamaran, Black Cat, into the sweeping scenic splendour of Akaroa Harbour. Enjoy your skippers fascinating commentary as you discover playful, rare New Zealand Hector's dolphins, fur seals, penguins and many other kinds of sea birds. Visit the startling volcanic formation of Cathedral Cave, and see everything from relics of the areas Maori and colonial past to a modern working salmon farm of today. Two hour cruises depart daily from the Main Wharf. Operated by Black Cat Cruises Winner Supreme NZ Tourism Award.
You can also SWIM with the world's rarest and cutest dolphins in sheltered Akaroa Harbour. All equipment provided, all year round. only 12 swimmers in the water at one time meaning good one on one interaction with the dolphins. If no dolphins sighted receive $80 refund!!.
Depart the charming historic French township of Akaroa, just 90 minutes from Christchurch, aboard the large modern catamaran, Black Cat, into the sweeping scenic splendour of Akaroa Harbour. Enjoy your skippers fascinating commentary as you discover playful, rare New Zealand Hector's dolphins, fur seals, penguins and many other kinds of sea birds. Visit the startling volcanic formation of Cathedral Cave, and see everything from relics of the areas Maori and colonial past to a modern working salmon farm of today. Two hour cruises depart daily from the Main Wharf. Operated by Black Cat Cruises Winner Supreme NZ Tourism Award.
You can also SWIM with the world's rarest and cutest dolphins in sheltered Akaroa Harbour. All equipment provided, all year round. only 12 swimmers in the water at one time meaning good one on one interaction with the dolphins. If no dolphins sighted receive $80 refund!!.
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