Whale & Dolphin Safari Auckland

Have you ever thought of spotting dolphins when visiting Auckland?

Spotting dolphins in the wild is probably one of the most sought after things to do by just about anyone. On every 'things I must do or see before I die' list swimming with or seeing dolphins in the wild are up there nearly 100% of the time. This is often strange considering that dolphins are technically the most carnivorous being in the water.

For those lucky to have seen dolphins, or even swum with dolphins, they are an impressive sight. I don't know whether we just get excited that we have met this milestone that is on our list, or whether it is actually just incredibly brilliant to observe these creatures. I first saw dolphins in the wild from the deck of a ferry taking me from Buenos Airies to Uruguay, and like most, I was mesmerised, however, when moving to Auckland I didn't even consider that I might be able to see the infamous mammals again.

Being in the wild, dolphins aren't always going to place you on top of their list of things to do that day but sometimes it is the places that you least expect that will bring you the most sensational experience.

"... spot dolphins in their natural habitat"

Living or travelling to New Zealand the option to spot dolphins and to go whale watching in their natural habitat is often a must-see, a once in a lifetime opportunity. More often than not our travel guides send us down to the South Island, in between Christchurch and Picton, to Kaikora. Kaikora is famously known as an optimum place to spot not only dolphins and whales but other marine life too. This is all very well and good and an incredible experience except not very helpful when you're in the North Island. If you add up the cost of the trip to the cost of travel to get there, it all mounts up.

So why not try out Auckland for some premium dolphin spotting. Yes, Auckland is a city, a small one, but it is also home to a beautiful harbour and even more impressive gulf. Again, Kaikora sounds a bit more exotic than Auckland when regailing your story of dolphin spotting but if you can see past all that Auckland can offer an experience of equally amazing sightings that rival anywhere else in the world.

"The Hauraki Gulf is home to 22 species of marine mammal"

In fact, unbeknownst to many, the Hauraki Gulf is home to 22 species of marine mammal which equates to one third of the world's population of species, thus making the Hauraki Gulf one of the most biologically and geographically diverse marine parks in the world. Auckland is beginning to sound a little more exotic now!

Explore NZ offer the chance to board one of two fantastic boats, a research catamaran for an entire afternoon - Aucklands Whale & Dolphin Safari or you could go on their Americas Cup Boat to go sailing for the afternoon (and because you're in Hauraki Gulf, you're more than likely to see dolphins if not whales too).

"Whale & Dolphin Safari ... guarantees a 90% chance of viewing dolphins ... 75% chance of spotting whales"

The Whale & Dolphin Safari takes you not just for a couple of hours, but for an entire four hours of dolphin observation where you are never starved of something to look at. This boat has been conducting its research for the last six years and so the guides on board are arguably the most knowledgable New Zealand has to offer.

The Whale & Dolphin Safari trip not only guarantees a 90% chance of viewing dolphins but you also get a 75% chance of spotting whales too and there's the mass of sea birds that might just capture your imagination also. If for some reason you get a little tired of the mass variety of marine life that you are observing you can always grab a drink and lose yourself in relaxation watching the beauty of the landscape and Islands the Hauraki Gulf is made up of.

Spotting dolphins in the wild has an effect on most of us because they exude an attitude of free -spiritness that we all search for in ourselves.  For a premium dolphin spotting sight, in addition to guides who dedicate their life to their passion, as well as some sensational landscape thrown in for good measure you really do not need to look any further than Auckland's Hauraki Gulf and Explore NZ's Whale & Dolphin Safari.