π³πΏ New Zealandο½Auckland: Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour (Twice!) ππ¬
Went in with zero expectations β whales are rare, but dolphins are everywhere! β¨ Lucky for me, both trips had sunny weather βοΈ and calm seas π. The boat rocked a bit sometimes, but I didnβt get seasick at all β overall a fantastic experience! π π« Booking: You can also book directly on the Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari website. Snacks and drinks are available on board π₯€πͺ, and the crew shares fun facts during the trip! π Tour Dates: 1οΈβ£ May 11, 2024 β 10:30 AM departure 2οΈβ£ March 27 this year β 1:30 PM departure π Meetup point: Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari, Berth 9, Eastern Viaduct Marina** π Just a 5-minute walk from the OK Gift Shop πΆβοΈ β perfect for grabbing the *Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary limited merch*! ππ¦ π Sightings : - May tour: Lots of dolphins π¬, but no whales - March tour: Fewer dolphins (mostly babies!), but we saw a whale spouting in the distance! ππ (even if just for a few seconds!) π½οΈ **Restaurant Recommendation near Pier: Soul Bar & Bistro π¦ͺ - Great service, must-try oysters! - Other dishes are delicious too π - Walk-ins welcome π‘ Tips: - If you get motion sick, take medicine beforehand π - Sunny day = sunscreen, sunglasses, hat! π§΄πΆοΈπ Perfect activity for your last day in Auckland if youβre not into typical tourist spots! π’π #NewZealandTravel #Auckland #WhaleWatching #DolphinTour #AucklandTours #OceanAdventure #TravelNZ #SeaTheWorld
