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INACTIVE - Whale Watching - E-Ko Tour

This is the closest place migrating humpbacks come to our coastline annually, along with a visit to NZ's only restored Whaling Station at Perano - this all-encompassing tour is about more than whales.

This is the closest place migrating humpbacks come to our coastline annually, along with a visit to NZ's only restored Whaling Station at Perano - this all-encompassing tour is about more than whales.

Join E-Ko Tours for New Zealand’s most immersive whale watching experience!

This unique tour gives you the opportunity to be at the forefront of the annual whale migration and delve deep into the heart of NZ Whaling history and its current conservation efforts.

Previously only available to Department of Conservation personal and local whaling families, this is the best whale watching experience available in New Zealand!

Departing Picton, we’ll cruise the pristine waters of the Queen Charlotte sound to the historic Perano Whaling Station.

Here you’ll explore this amazing location and see, touch and learn about New Zealand’s Whaling Era and truly feel what is was like to be a whaler 2 centuries ago!

You’ll experience the unforgettable sight of these spectacular marine giants as they travel through the surrounding waters on their annual winter migration.

A dynamic fusion of whale watching, fascinating history and interactive learning - the E-Ko Whale Watching Tour is an experience of a lifetime and is an absolute must for wildlife lovers and history buffs!

 

**Our success rate for locating marine mammals is a massive 80%!**

Don’t Delay Book Today!

Departure Location: No 1 Wellington Street Picton

 

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Picton Dolphin Viewing

Adult -- ages 16 +

Main operating days are Sunday and Wednesday, E Ko Tours can open up other days with over 8 bookings. Morning is best for Whales.

Per Person $145.00

Duration

  • Allow approximately 5 hours for the whole experience

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 12

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes


  • Conditions: Customers must confirm their Booking the Day before departure. Customers must supply contact phone number at a time of Booking. Subject to Discounted Fare Terms and Conditions, No Refunds. E-ko reserves the right to cancel any time up to 30 minutes before Departure. Must show proof of Bookme Booking at Check-in. Subject to minimum numbers to Operate

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