Wildlife Cruises Christchurch New Zealand
Christchurch Wildlife Cruises
depart from Lyttelton, only 15 minutes from central Christchurch.
Make a Wildlife Cruise on Lyttelton Harbour part of your Banks
Peninsula exploration or it is close enough to just do the return
trip from Christchurch by car or free shuttle buses departing
regularly from the Cathedral Square if required.
Cruise Highlights
Unwind in the sea air as we
whisk you away to experience the extensive local marine life
including the world's smallest and rarest marine dolphin - the
Hector's or New Zealand Dolphins. Watch also for the New Zealand
Fur Seal and White Flippered Blue Penguin
As the boat departs you will see
the historic township of Lyttelton, which hosts a busy working
port with a fascinating history. The 'first four ships' arrived
here direct from the Britain carrying the first Canterbury
settlers in December 1850.
The highlight of the cruise is
undoubtedly the location of the Hector's Dolphin. The experience
of the skipper and crew mean we can quickly locate the dolphins
and spend time watching their antics. You'll also see a wide
variety of coastal marine bird life.
Lyttelton Harbour is an extinct
volcanic crater and we will point out the longest lava flow on the
peninsula, volcanic rocks and massive erosion caused by storms
over millions of years.
From more recent times you'll
see old shipwrecks in the shallows as well as a 19th century fort
which contains a number of disappearing guns.
The cruise is fully narrated by
your Captain and we're sure you'll be entertained and enlightened
by his commentary.
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