Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comAlbatross Encounter in Kaikoura Tour from Christchurch
Duration: 11 hours (approx.)
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Product code: 2950CLT09B
Kaikoura is famous for whales and dolphins and arguably one of the world's most exciting arenas for ocean going birds. This full day tour accompanies the Kaikoura Whale Watch Tours from Christchurch. Within close proximity of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula, see a considerable array of albatross, petrels, shearwaters, terns, shags and gulls.
Kaikoura has one of the largest number of different types of seabirds within a small area than anywhere along the New Zealand coastlines. On your arrival in Kaikoura you may enjoy either an early lunch or have free time to explore Kaikoura before being transferred to Ocean Wings Albatross Encounter. Experience the sensation of getting close to the mighty albatross, one of the world's largest flight birds.
There will also be the opportunity during the day to visit a seal colony where fur seals may be viewed at close quarters. This stop provides a great photo opportunity.
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- December 31 (New Years Eve)
Hotel pick up is available from all centrally located Christchurch hotels (below). Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. If you are not staying at one of the hotels listed - the tour operator will advise the most convenient pick up location upon reconfirming your booking 24 hours prior to travel. Contact details provided on confirmation voucher.
Camelot Cathedral Hotel, Carlton Mill Lodge, Chateau Blanc, Chateau on the Park, Commodore Hotel, Copthorne Central, Copthorne Durham, Cotswold Hotel, Crowne Plaza, Fino Casementi, Garden Hotel, Heritage Hotel, Holiday Inn on Avon, Holiday Inn City Centre, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Kingsgate, Millennium Hotel, Pacific Park Hotel, Pavillions Hotel, Russley Hotel, Rydges Hotel, Stonehurst, Sudima Grand Chancellor, The Elms Hotel, The George Hotel, The Manor House, The Orari, The Poplars, The Towers, The Windsor Hotel and YHA Central.
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- Infants aged 2 years and under travel free of charge.
- Children aged between 3 and 13 years inclusive qualify for child rate.
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- All coach transportation
- Albatross Encounter and seal colony visit
- New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Meals and drinks
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 adults to operate.
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