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Water Activities in New Zealand

Water Activities in New Zealand - Whale fin

Whale watching on a tour in Kaikoura is perhaps one of the most exhilarating water activities in New Zealand. Vacationers have the ability to actually closely view a variety of different species of whales. There are a total of 7 whale species that commonly visit the area, with a few popular species that include the humpback and the sperm whale.

Just imagine the excitement your family will feel as you get close to a giant sperm whale. These amazing creatures of the deep get as big as 4 elephants. Some of the other species that can be spotted in the waters around Kaikoura include the Pygmy Sperm, Beaked, Blue, Southern Right and Minke whales.

Phewa lake Pokhara in Nepal — Phewa Lake – Image by Jennifer Oxelson Ganter

Pokhara in Nepal is a very popular destination to visit if you are travelling to Nepal and is actually the third largest city in the country.

Nepal is not a rich country and Pokhara is a very small city which too Western standards would not be classed a city at all as it so small

Nautical know-how for yachting holidays

There is nothing quite as liberating as jumping on board a yacht or sailboat, casting off from shore and setting out to sea. The sense of adventure and independence is unrivaled as you set a course in any direction you like, and choose exactly where you want to go, and what you want to do.

Nautical Know-How and more

However, before you don your captain’s hat, start researching yacht charter options and dream of setting a course for the Caribbean or Indian Ocean, you might want to familiarize yourself with some vital terminology. After all, you want to make sure you can join in with other sea-faring folk comparing the size of their lazarettes over drinks back on shore.