Swim with wild dolphins in Kaikōura or Akaroa. Meet playful dusky or rare Hector’s dolphins on small-group tours with expert guides and gear. Book with Everything New Zealand today.
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There is nothing more surreal than the experience of swimming with dolphins in New Zealand. You can get up close to these beautiful creatures on a dolphin swim in Kaikoura or Akaroa, both located in the South Island. New Zealand is lucky enough to have 9 different species of dolphins visiting its coast, including the smallest & rarest dolphins in the world - Hector's Dolphins. In Kaikoura, you will encounter the inquisitive and playful Dusky Dolphins, which travel in large pods throughout the summer period. In Akaroa, you are more likely to come across Hector's Dolphins, truly a once in a lifetime experience! Alternatively you can do a Wildlife Cruise in the North Island to get up close to dolphin.