Tikapa Moana Whale & Dolphin Cruise

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Explore Group's Tīkapa Moana cruise leaves from the Explore kiosk at the end of Quay Street in Viaduct Harbour, diagonally across from the Maritime Museum, and heads out into the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park looking for marine mammals. Plan on most of a day on the water rather than a quick trip out and back. The gulf holds resident Bryde's whales year-round, along with common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, orca, fur seals and a long list of seabirds. Nothing on the water is ever guaranteed, but the operators run a marine mammal viewing guarantee. If nothing is sighted you get a complimentary return voucher, valid twelve months on a standby basis. Children from five take part and under-fives travel free with an adult. Take warm layers.