Another great way to take in the uniqueness of a holiday destination is the flora and fauna of the given place as it is almost impossible to attain the same at another spot in a natural manner. Auckland is mainly known for the presence of the whale fish in its natural habitat. Due to its humongous size, the sighting of whale is considered to be an experience worth having. Along with this majestic animal, you can also enjoy the sighting of the very popular dolphin species. You can experience all of this that too on a cruise. The Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari organize whale and dolphin watching cruise that starts off from the coast of Auckland and lasts for duration of about 4.5 hours.