Dolphin Watching Trips in New Zealand

Venture to New Zealand’s far south-west, where mountains meet the sea and wildlife thrives in a remarkably intact landscape. This expedition showcases Fiordland’s dramatic glacial valleys and endemic species, with a pioneering offshore extension to the Puysegur Trench in search of elusive cetaceans. Find out more about Untamed New Zealand: A Fiordland Wildlife Cruise

• Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £9,295
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Venture deep into the Southern Ocean on this expedition to the Subantarctic Islands and Chatham archipelago. Encounter vast penguin colonies, soaring albatross and rich marine life, guided by expert naturalists, on our Festival of Wildlife 2029 to one of the planet’s most remote and wildlife-rich regions. Find out more about Festival of Wildlife Subantarctic Islands

• Price (inc. flights): 21 days from £18,695
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This self-drive of New Zealand’s South Island showcases dramatic scenery, from sandy beaches to picturesque snow-capped mountains. Highlights include cetacean-rich Kaikoura, the Otago Peninsula - home to the endangered yellow-eyed penguin - and Stewart Island for southern brown kiwis. Find out more about Kiwis & Whales Galore: South Island Self-drive

• Price (inc. flights): 23 days from £6,395
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  Tailor-made Holiday
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This voyage takes you further south than any other sea route to discover the remote Ross Sea. Locked under ice for most of the year, few people visit this unspoiled part of the world. Complimented with the little-known Subantarctic Islands south of New Zealand, this is a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. Find out more about Ross Sea Expedition Voyage

• Price (exc. flights): 28 days from £26,750
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