Join us, and as a guest of Dolphin Encounter and EcoZip, experience two of Kaikōura’s ‘life-changing’ adventures. In a special place where dreams can come true in a day, you will create moments of awe and connection that will stay with you forever. Head out dolphin watching* in purpose-built boats that allow for optimum viewing, then enjoy EcoZip’s dual zipline, farm exploration and native forest experience**.
Immerse yourself in our extraordinary marine environment; an ideal experience for wildlife lovers and unique adventure seekers. Embark on an unforgettable journey along the stunning Kaikōura coastline and encounter the Dusky Dolphins showcasing their acrobatic skills and innate curiosity in their natural habitat. Dolphin Encounter’s expert guides will lead you on a captivating tour, providing fascinating insights into the lives of these intelligent creatures.
After your return to base, the journey continues – evolving into an unforgettable adventure with postcard views and adrenaline-fueled fun. EcoZip’s two expert guides will get you geared-up ready to embark on ‘Moggy’ for a 4×4 exploration of the breathtaking Rakanui Station.
You will join a small and intimate group of no more than 12 guests for an exhilarating zipline and native forest experience. Soar over regenerative rolling farmland on five sensational ziplines, each ranging from 250m to 620m in length.
As your zipline adventure concludes, ‘Moggy’ will bring you back to the Kaikōura airfield where you will transfer to our shuttle for a scenic drive back to Kaikōura town.
Tour Info
Tour Duration: Approx 8 hours including 3 hour dolphin viewing.Departure Times: Operates daily excluding Christmas Day. Multiple departure times daily.
Departure Point: EcoZip homebase at 11 West End, Kaikōura or Dolphin Encounter operating base at 96 Esplanade, Kaikōura.
- Adult - Dolphin viewing: $309pp
- Child - Dolphin viewing: $209pp
- Adult - Dolphin swimming: $429pp
- Child - Dolphin swimming: $354pp
Tour Details
- A life-changing Kaikōura nature experience – with an immersive sea and land combo
- Includes a 3-hour Dolphin watching tour by boat
- Capture the spectacular acrobatic skills of Kaikōura’s famous Dusky Dolphins
- Dolphin Encounter boats built with the customer in mind for optimum viewing
- EcoZip’s small group, dual zipline adventure and native forest walk experience
- Five, incredible ziplines with spectacular mountain and sea views
- Unimog 4×4 river crossing and farm exploration
- All transfers and transport from each operating base
- No minimum number of guests