๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand๏ฝAuckland: Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour (Twice!) ๐๐ฌ
Went in with zero expectations โ whales are rare, but dolphins are everywhere! โจ Lucky for me, both trips had sunny weather โ๏ธ and calm seas ๐. The boat rocked a bit sometimes, but I didnโt get seasick at all โ overall a fantastic experience! ๐ ๐ซ Booking: You can also book directly on the Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari website. Snacks and drinks are available on board ๐ฅค๐ช, and the crew shares fun facts during the trip! ๐ Tour Dates: 1๏ธโฃ May 11, 2024 โ 10:30 AM departure 2๏ธโฃ March 27 this year โ 1:30 PM departure ๐ Meetup point: Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari, Berth 9, Eastern Viaduct Marina** ๐ Just a 5-minute walk from the OK Gift Shop ๐ถโ๏ธ โ perfect for grabbing the *Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary limited merch*! ๐๐ฆ ๐ Sightings : - May tour: Lots of dolphins ๐ฌ, but no whales - March tour: Fewer dolphins (mostly babies!), but we saw a whale spouting in the distance! ๐๐ (even if just for a few seconds!) ๐ฝ๏ธ **Restaurant Recommendation near Pier: Soul Bar & Bistro ๐ฆช - Great service, must-try oysters! - Other dishes are delicious too ๐ - Walk-ins welcome ๐ก Tips: - If you get motion sick, take medicine beforehand ๐ - Sunny day = sunscreen, sunglasses, hat! ๐งด๐ถ๏ธ๐ Perfect activity for your last day in Auckland if youโre not into typical tourist spots! ๐ข๐ #NewZealandTravel #Auckland #WhaleWatching #DolphinTour #AucklandTours #OceanAdventure #TravelNZ #SeaTheWorld