Beach
Porpoise Bay
Waikawa, Southland
Sandy bay where Hector's dolphins swim close to shore.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 45 min
A curved beach next to Curio Bay where the endangered Hector's dolphins sometimes surf the waves near swimmers.
Good to know
- Keep a distance from dolphins
- Best at calmer times
- Getting there
- Gravel road
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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