🐦 Albatross & Bird Watching in Kaikoura – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year

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Channel: NZ Pocket Guide · 2018 · Travel & Events

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Day 239: Today we’re joining Albatross Encounter to see and feed albatross in Kaikoura, as well as loads more amazing seabirds in Kaikoura! Join us for this amazing experience with wildlife in Kaikoura.  

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Today we are with Albatross Encounter for a bird watching tour in Kaikoura, as well as the opportunity to see an albatross feeding in Kaikoura. If you are considering doing some bird watching in New Zealand then this Albatross Encounter in Kaikoura needs to be on your list!

We get the closest viewing possible off the back of the Albatross Encounter boat as the team feeds albatross and other birds in Kaikoura. We see 2 species of albatross, 4 species of petrels, gulls, terns, shags and more! On the trip we also get the chance to see New Zealand fur seals and Hector’s dolphins in Kaikoura! If you want the opportunity for birding in New Zealand or to see New Zealand seabirds in Kaikoura then make sure you add Albatross Encounter to your itinerary. 

So what do you think about seeing albatross in New Zealand? Would you add this albatross tour in Kaikoura to your Kaikoura travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!

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