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  • Whale Watch Kaikoura Ltd

    From $145.00

    Whale Watch Kaikoura is New Zealand's only marine based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the world's largest toothed predator the Giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment at all times of the year.

  • Ipipiri Overnight Cruise - Fullers GreatSights BOI

    From $299.00

    Experience a unique overnight cruise through the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands. Enjoy fine local produce, explore the sheltered waters, secluded islands & learn about NZ's early history.

  • Swim with Dolphins Bay of Islands - awesomeNZ.com

    From $89.00

    Join the awesomeNZ crew for an up close and personal encounter with wild dolphins in the Bay of Islands. Take this incredible opportunity to swim with dolphins in their natural environment.

  • Auckland's Whale & Dolphin Safari

    From $160.00

    The Whale and Dolphin Safari of a lifetime is available right here in Auckland. Encounter dolphins and whales in their natural environment guaranteed. Daily departures from the Auckland Viaduct.

  • Dolphin Discoveries - Swim with the Dolphins

    From $89.00

    Join us for the ultimate marine mammal eco-experience. Swimming with the dolphins in their world is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Experience the spectacular Bay of Islands marine environment.

  • Eastern Epic

    From $1,840.00

    Multi-day hiking in Kaikoura, Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi. Watch whales in Kaikoura and explore Abel Tasman in sea kayaks. Travel in small groups no greater than 9 and stay in classic backcountry huts.

  • Dolphin Swimming - Fullers GreatSights

    From $89.00

    See all the highlights of the magnificent Bay of Islands in one day. This trip is the most extensive historical cruise offered in the Bay of Islands and includes the chance to swim with dolphins!

  • Hole in the Rock/Dolphin Cruise - Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands

    From $89.00

    Cruise the Bay of Islands in search of Dolphin on board our purpose built catamaran to the 'Hole in the Rock'. Includes an island stopover on beautiful Urupukapuka Island Reserve.

  • Ultimate Explorer New Zealand Tour

    From $534.00

    Explore and experience the best of both islands on this amazing tour covering both islands. With great flexibility and the option to start your trip in Auckland or Christchurch it's the perfect way to tour the most stunning areas of New Zealand.

Qualmark - 100% Pure Assurance

Whether you're looking for places to stay, things to do or ways to getting around, the Qualmark provides the quality assurance you need. Qualmark assured businesses can be found across New Zealand.

When you see the Qualmark it means that those businesses have been independently assessed against a set of national quality standards. It identifies professional and trustworthy businesses so you can book and buy with confidence.

Great Places to Stay

Whether you're looking for a luxury hotel, a family motel, a budget backpacker, a homely bed & breakfast, a holiday home or a spacious holiday park, the Qualmark identifies quality assured accommodation suitable for any type of traveller.

Accommodation providers have undergone a rigorous assessment and licensing process to become part of the Qualmark licensing system. They will meet your essential requirements of cleanliness, safety, security and comfort; and offer a range and quality of services appropriate to their star grade. Accommodation providers are also assessed on environment performance.

The star grading and classification system applies to accommodation. The Qualmark gives you details on both the accommodation category and their star grading. When you see a Qualmark Enviro Award logo it identifies their level of environmental performance.

Things to Do & Ways to Get Around

If you're looking for things to do and ways to get around, Qualmark endorsed visitor services, transport and visitor activities are the smartest choice, from abseiling to yachting, art galleries to wilderness walks, to tour buses.

Businesses that carry the Qualmark have met quality standards in safety, facilities, equipment, customer service and more. You can count on them to deliver a quality experience. Qualmarked businesses are also assessed on environmental performance. Look for the Qualmark Enviro Award logo for top performers in this area.

Qualmark Enviro Awards

All tourism businesses with a Qualmark logo have been assessed on their environmental performance; meaning that they have met a set of benchmark criteria and actions. These include the completion of environmental review and action plans, recycling options, and other initiatives.

The Qualmark Enviro Awards recognise those businesses that go beyond the benchmark. By demonstrating a commitment to being the best possible advocate within the community and continuing to minimise their environmental impact and resource usage; they earn the right to display and use an Enviro Gold, Silver or Bronze logo.

For you, recognising top performing Qualmark Enviro businesses is easy. Look for the Enviro Award logos on online listings and in other promotional material such as guide books and brochures. This is part of New Zealand tourism's commitment to looking after New Zealand for future generations to continue to enjoy.

Find out more about Qualmark on www.qualmark.co.nz

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