New Zealand Dolphins at Goose Bay, Canterbury
KaikÅura's wild Dusky Dolphins at Goose Bay was one of our absolute highlights during the journey through New Zealand.
With the tour operator "Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura" you can book a tour. There is even the chance to snorkel with them for quite a while.
With the tour operator "Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura" you can book a tour. There is even the chance to snorkel with them for quite a while.
Photography Tips
Have your telephoto lens with you, make sure your autofocus is set to animals and use a high shutter. Set the ISO a little higher rather than having too little shutter speed for the fast-moving dolphins.
Travel Information
Park your car in front of the office from the tour operator in Kaikoura. Please book your tour in advance as the tours are fast sold out. You can book the snorkel trip for a once in a lifetime experience. Especially the sunrise tour is epic, if the weather is stable and clear. During your drive to the bay and especially at the bay there is a nearly 100% chance to see them in the morning.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
07:29 - 17:14
| current local time: 07:38
Photo Themes
Before Sunrise
dolphins
golden hour
Ocean
Ocean view
wildlife
Locations
Canterbury
Kaikoura
Kaikoura Peninsula
Goose Bay
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