dolphin swim

Kaikoura/wellington 4-7/2

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February 6th 2009
The highlight of Kaikoura was the dolphin swim, it was absolutely amazing. We got 2 swims and there were about 20 dolphins swimming around the group each time. At first it felt a little funny because you had to sort of sing and make noises to get them interested in you. When you had their interest you had to maintain eye contact and swim in circles with them to keep them interested. I managed to d ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more