Best place to swim with Dolphins around CHCH
Dec 14th 2009, 8:33 am
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Best place to swim with Dolphins around CHCH
Me again folks,
Am planning like there's no tomorrow (plus it's taking my mind off things
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We want to go swim with Dolphins while in CHCH... Where's best?
Akaroa (being french, I hear we must go!) or Kaikoura or somewhere else??
Tips please...
Am planning like there's no tomorrow (plus it's taking my mind off things
)We want to go swim with Dolphins while in CHCH... Where's best?
Akaroa (being french, I hear we must go!) or Kaikoura or somewhere else??
Tips please...
Dec 14th 2009, 8:41 am
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Re: Best place to swim with Dolphins around CHCH
Definately kaikoura I am going back for a 2nd swin in February,
They are really good as they follow the dolphins around the area so you are on and off the boat a little bit but you get up real close to them one little girl last time I went was put in the water right above them. It is also great for non swimmers the dolphins are soooo active.
I do remember reading somewhere that Kaikoura is the best place to swim with wild dolphins.
They are really good as they follow the dolphins around the area so you are on and off the boat a little bit but you get up real close to them one little girl last time I went was put in the water right above them. It is also great for non swimmers the dolphins are soooo active.
I do remember reading somewhere that Kaikoura is the best place to swim with wild dolphins.
Dec 14th 2009, 8:53 am
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Re: Best place to swim with Dolphins around CHCH
Kaikoura if you want a dead cert to swim. We have done this.
Akaroa is a lovely place but is subject to weather so you may luck out as we did a couple of years ago.
Another great place would be French Pass in the Marlborough Sounds. March is best.
Akaroa is a lovely place but is subject to weather so you may luck out as we did a couple of years ago.
Another great place would be French Pass in the Marlborough Sounds. March is best.
Dec 14th 2009, 5:49 pm
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Re: Best place to swim with Dolphins around CHCH
Thanks guys!
Am taking my cousin n her bf, the 4 of us are going to CHCH on NY Eve!
So Kaikoura it seems on Jan 2nd!!!
Am taking my cousin n her bf, the 4 of us are going to CHCH on NY Eve!
So Kaikoura it seems on Jan 2nd!!!
Dec 14th 2009, 7:56 pm
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Book it in advance as it could be busy busy
Dec 14th 2009, 8:14 pm
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Last time we were down in Kaikoura we went on a fishing charter and he stopped to let everybody swim with dolphins ...... double whammy ....
Dec 14th 2009, 11:40 pm
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Will try Akaroa n see
Dec 15th 2009, 6:24 am
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Hey there,
I took my two eldest kids over to Akaroa in 2007 when they visited. We booked a couple of days before, but had a great swim with the dolphins.
Also there is a lot going on in Akaroa over the New Year.
Lee
I took my two eldest kids over to Akaroa in 2007 when they visited. We booked a couple of days before, but had a great swim with the dolphins.
Also there is a lot going on in Akaroa over the New Year.
Lee
Dec 15th 2009, 9:26 am
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Re: Best place to swim with Dolphins around CHCH
When I went to Kaikoura a few years ago, all the tours were booked up but they had a waitlist just in case people didn't turn up. I had to be there at 5am to be ready as a replacement and luckily my chance came. Amazing experience and one which I will do again (with more forward planning and advanced booking).
I am so very pleased.
Dec 17th 2009, 7:21 pm
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Re: Best place to swim with Dolphins around CHCH
Just seen this , but can confirm that you will love it. Kaiks in Jan is awesome, and you will have the best time.
Last 2 times we went up there we stood by the road watching HUGE pods of dolphins - there must have been several hunderd - all jumping and frollicking only 200 yards from shore.
Fingers crossed for good weather and fair winds for you.
Last 2 times we went up there we stood by the road watching HUGE pods of dolphins - there must have been several hunderd - all jumping and frollicking only 200 yards from shore.
Fingers crossed for good weather and fair winds for you.
Dec 17th 2009, 9:16 pm
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Kaiks in Jan is awesome
We have a visitor here in January and want him to have the best time. Also I want to see dolphins again.
Dec 17th 2009, 9:22 pm
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Aww will miss you Matewx, I'll be in Kaikoura for Christmas staying with Mr Sue's family but will be out of the country when you're in Chch
Hope to see dolphins at Christmas!!! Kaikoura is a stunningly pretty little town.
Hope to see dolphins at Christmas!!! Kaikoura is a stunningly pretty little town.