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Kaikoura: 1-Hour Whale Watching Helicopter Tour
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Kaikoura: 1-Hour Whale Watching Helicopter Tour

By South Pacific Helicopters NZ
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,050 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Marvel at whales from above where you can see them in their entirety from tip to tail
  • Take in the panoramic views from 1,600 metres at the summit of the mountain
  • Experience a snow landing at certain times of the year

Activity location

    • Kaikoura
    • Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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Kaikoura: 1-Hour Whale Watching Helicopter Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English

The tour includes a 1-hour helicopter tour with Kaikōura whale watching, a scenic flight, and mountain landing, to take in the views of the Pacific Ocean. In the winter months this is a snow landing.

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00 am
Price details
NZ$1,050.00 x 1 AdultNZ$1,050.00
Total
Price is NZ$1,050.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included1-hour whale watching helicopter flight
  • What's includedWhat's included Mountain summit landing
  • What's includedWhat's included Inflight commentary
  • What's includedWhat's included Experienced pilot
  • What's includedWhat's included Headsets
  • What's includedWhat's included Life jackets
  • What's includedWhat's included Real-time flight tracking
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood 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 pod of 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.

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 ocean.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kaikoura
    • Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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