Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour to Blumine Island

In Picton

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£99 pp
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Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour to Blumine Island
This Wildlife and Dolphin tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience to complete your visit to Marlborough! You will have the opportunity to see rare seas birds, marine mammals, and endangered land birds. Led by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, WCA certified Guides .Drop off at Blumine Island the only place in New Zeland to see the rarest New Zeland Busbird - Orange Fronted Kakariki ( 98% succes rate ) King Shag ( 99 %Sucess rate ) Search for Dolphins in calm sheltered waters before traveling to BlumineIsland DOC Predator Free Bird Sanctuary Island. Bio-securtiy applies - No BAGS ON ISLAND unless DOC checked
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Light refreshments
  • National Park fees
  • Professional guide
  • Live commentary on board

What's not included

  • GRATUITIES
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

  1. Enjoy E-Ko Shop with the BEST views in Picton. FREE Wifi, hot drinks available, restrooms. See our custom made Wildlife Display while you wait for the Qualified Guide to give you a briefing before Departure on a Tour. (30 min)
  2. Predator FREE Wildlife Sanctuary Island with Orange Fronted Kakariki and many other rare birds species. King Shags are also a feature with 99% Success E-Ko has 30 Years Guiding experience to this Island, and our Highly trained Guides will inform you and delight you with a Guided tour filled with marin mammals and seabirds . Then we Drop you in the DOC reserve ( no bags ) where New Zealands Rarest Busbird can be seen. A birdwatchers dream come true. :-) (98% success ) (1h 0min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
Follow the BLUE line from the Visitor Information Center with the sea on your left until you reach E-Ko Tours - look out for the seal! Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure
End point
Follow the BLUE line from the Visitor Information Center with the sea on your left until you reach E-Ko Tours - look out for the seal! Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure

Practical information

Operated by
E-Ko New Zealand Ltd
Max group size
30 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
en
Confirmation
MANUAL

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.