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Kaikoura: 1-Hour Whale Watching Helicopter Tour

By South Pacific Helicopters NZ
10.0 out of 10
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Features

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Overview

  • Marvel at whales from above and view them in their entirety from tip to tail
  • Take in the panoramic views from 1,600 metres at the summit of Mt Fyffe
  • Experience a snow landing at certain times of the year
  • Stop to admire the beautiful landscape with a secluded landing in the mountains
  • Learn about Kaikōura and its marine wildlife from your local in-flight guide

Activity location

    • Kaikoura
    • Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kaikoura 7374, New Zealand | Kaikoura Airport Terminal, 617 State Highway 1, Peketa, Kaikoura.
    • Peketā, Canterbury, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    1-hour whale watching helicopter flight
  • Inclusions
    Mountain summit landing
  • Inclusions
    Inflight commentary
  • Inclusions
    Experienced pilot
  • Inclusions
    Headsets
  • Inclusions
    Life jackets
  • Inclusions
    Real-time flight tracking
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, People prone to seasickness, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Spot sperm whales, dusky dolphins, and fur seals from above before making a summit landing among the towering peaks of the Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Ranges on this 1-hour helicopter tour.

    The adventure begins with a short safety briefing from the pilot, as well as additional information about the year-round population of sperm whales and the unique underwater Kaikoura Canyon.

    Next, jump in the helicopter and head out over the Whale Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine Reserve for a chance to view the sperm whales. Taking on a bird's-eye-view maximises time viewing the wildlife while not disrupting their natural behaviour.

    Continue along the magnificent coastline of the Kaikoura Peninsula keeping an eye out for playful dusky dolphins and New Zealand fur seals below.

    The last stop of the day will be the towering peaks of the Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Ranges for an incredible alpine landing. Get out and walk around on rugged pristine land with breathtaking vistas of the mountains, peninsula and appreciate the vastness of the Pacific Ocean.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kaikoura
    • Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kaikoura 7374, New Zealand | Kaikoura Airport Terminal, 617 State Highway 1, Peketa, Kaikoura.
    • Peketā, Canterbury, New Zealand