Swimming with Hector’s Dolphins in Akaroa Harbour

Get right up close to dolphins in their natural environment while you spot penguins and seals


Attractions and things to do - Swimming with Hector’s Dolphins in Akaroa Harbour

There is only one place on the planet where you can swim with the world's smallest and rarest dolphin - the Hector's or New Zealand Dolphin - and that is the beautiful sheltered setting of Akaroa Harbour in New Zealand's South Island.

Just 75 kilometres from the city of Christchurch, Akaroa is a charming historic French settlement nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano. Explore the village with its colonial architecture, craft stores, and cafés. Relax in the sun at French Bay, or find a secluded beach of your own in one of the neighboring bays. Go cruising on the beautiful Akaroa Harbour and view the stunning wildlife.

Take this tour to Akaroa and swim with these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat

£117.06

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