What dolphins are in the Marlborough Sounds?

On the Marlborough Sounds We’ll be searching for Dusky, Bottlenose, Common, Orca and the rare Hector’s dolphins that frequent this unique area. Whether it’s watching a group quietly cruising along or marvelling at their high leaps, back-flips and somersaults during social bouts, dolphins are a magnificent sight!

Can you swim in Marlborough Sounds?

With some of the sunniest weather in New Zealand, you’ll need to cool off. Marlborough offers pool swimming or ocean swimming in the Marlborough Sounds.

Can you swim with wild dolphins?

Both humans and dolphins are mammals. Although sea water acts as an effective disinfectant, interaction with wild dolphins may result in disease transfer. These may present serious health threats to dolphins and humans alike. Finally, swimming with dolphins represents harassment – you do not want to get a fine.

Are there sharks in Marlborough Sounds?

Effects on Sharks 3.1 At least 14 species of shark are known to occur naturally in the Marlborough Sounds (Table 1). As both major sounds represent essentially marine habitats along their full length these shark species may be encountered almost anywhere within them.

How do you get to Motuara Island?

Getting there

1. Getting there.
2. Motuara Island lies in Queen Charlotte Sound opposite Ship Cove, approximately 32 km from Picton. You can get there with your own boat, by taking scenic cruise or by sea kayak. There is jetty available.

What is the best bay in the Marlborough Sounds?

Marlborough’s Best Swimming Beaches

• Whites Bay. This has probably got to be Marlborough’s favourite beach.
• Robin Hood Bay.
• Shelley Beach.
• Governors Bay.
• Anakiwa.
• Umungata (Davies) Bay.
• Cowshed Bay.
• Ōkiwi Bay.

Can you swim at Rarangi beach?

Rarangi and depending on tide at the other locations. There are information panels at Whites Bay and at Rarangi/Monkey Bay. but no cabins and only limited ablution facilities. The beach is suitable for swimming with supervision.

Where has the most great white sharks?

For how infamous the great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is, it can be a bit alarming to know [+] Worldwide, there are a few places where these animals are consistently found such as off California, Mexico’s Guadalupe Island, South Australia, and South Africa.

How long is Cook Strait swim?

What is the typical distance to each swim? 26 kilometres.

Are there Kiwis in Marlborough Sounds?

Wildlife & Conservation Endangered kiwi and various native birds including the King Shag thrive on predator-free islands in the Marlborough Sounds, as well as tuatara, gecko and native frogs. The winding waterways of the sounds hold dolphins, stingrays, seals, and even orca and whales on their seasonal migration.

What kind of dolphins are in the Marlborough Sounds?

Five types of dolphin cruise the waters of the Marlborough Sounds, including the dusky, bottlenose, common, orca, and the rare hector’s dolphins. Head out with a tour boat to swim with the dolphins in the calm sheltered waters of the Marlborough Sounds, or learn more as you spot them from the deck.

What do you need to swim with dolphins in Marlborough?

Prices include all equipment and gear – just bring your swimwear and a towel. Even though this tour is in the sheltered waters of the Marlborough Sounds, it is still an open ocean experience and in order to swim with the dolphins, you should be confident in the open ocean.

What to do on the boat Marlborough Sounds?

The sheltered waters of the Marlborough Sounds are paradise for cruising, with countless bays to drop an anchor, sit back with a glass of Marlborough sauvignon blanc and watch the evening close over the bush clad hills. “This is paradise.

What to see and do in Marlborough New Zealand?

Kayakers in the Marlborough Sounds talk of encounters with dolphins, fur seals and even orca on their seasonal migration. One fifth of New Zealand’s coastline winds its ways through the Marlborough Sounds, where blissful beaches, beautiful bush and pristine waters are everywhere you look.