Making Memories

Auckland's Whale and Dolphin Safaris. Images Supplied by Explore NZ.

Talk to anyone who has ever encountered a dolphin, be it in the water, or from a boat and they all say the same thing - that it was one of the most special moments they've experienced. Dolphins have a universal appeal and who could miss an opportunity to get up close and personal. And you can do just that with Auckland's Whale & Dolphin Safaris, which take you out into the Hauraki Gulf to swap pleasantries with these friendly marine mammals. Just another of the everyday happenings in a lucky travel guide writer's life. www.explorenz.co.nz

More Marine Mammals

Orca Watching Lunging Brydes Whale Orca All Images Courtesy Auckland's Whale & Dolphin Safaris Forgive me if I seem to be thrashing the marine mammals but the kind people at Auckland's Whale and Dolphin Safaris have sent me all these amazing photographs that I feel bound to share. I have no other excuse - and I should warn you....there will be more. www.explorenz.co.nz

Dolphin Spotting

Images Supplied by Auckland's Whale & Dolphin Safaris

I have been known to drool with envy over other people's photographs and this is a case in point!

Two beautiful shots that somehow capture the spirit of these marvellous marine creatures that we all love. These were photographed in Hauraki Gulf on one of Auckland's Whale and Dolphin Safaris. www.explorenz.co.nz