Whale Watching Flight: Epic Aerial Views of Whales

Experience the thrill of whale watching from above in Kaikoura with Wings Over Whales. Witness majestic whales and dolphins, enjoy epic views, and cover large areas to see more wildlife.

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 617 State Highway 1 - Embark on the Ultimate Aerial Adventure: Your flight takes off from the Kaikoura Airport, soaring over the breathtaking Kaikoura Whale Sanctuary. Be on the lookout for the majestic sperm whales and playful dusky dolphins that grace these waters year-round. Your journey becomes even more thrilling with the chance to spot…
What's Included
  • Terminal facilities with amenities
  • Gift shop for souvenirs
  • Snack and drink bar for refreshments
  • Children’s play area for entertainment
  • Educational presentation on local wildlife and geology
  • Inclusive of all fees and taxes
  • Complimentary town centre shuttle service
  • Comprehensive pre-flight safety briefing
Additional Information

Come fly with Wings Over Whales for an incredible opportunity to witness the largest toothed whales in the world from above! Whale watching from the air allows you to see the entire animal, giving you epic views of the scenery and the ability to cover large areas to see more whales and dolphins.
All our high-winged aircraft allow for unimpeded viewing…

Location
617 State Highway 1
State Highway 1
Find us in our inviting log-cabin Terminal which is located at the Kaikoura Airport, an 8 minute drive south of the main Kaikoura township. Please check in at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lindawarner2016
Jan 31, 2025
A great experience - What an experience. We booked our flight having failed to get on a boat trip and are so pleased that the boat was full. The flight was really great and Shaun our pilot gave us lots of information. We saw a beautiful sperm whale gliding along who the dived so we saw is majestic tail come out of the water. We then followed a large pod of dolphins for a while. Fantastic
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Robyng423
Dec 30, 2024
Amazing experience. Highly recommend! - We made a last minute decision to take a flight over Kaikoura, booking just the night before. We were fortunate to have the plane to ourselves (we are a family of 4) Two adults and 2 children. Jo was our pilot. She gave a great introduction talk about the Kaikoura sea life before we flew, and throughout the flight gave a great commentary. We saw many dusky dolphins. Sadly the whales remained elusive but this did not detract from the experience and we all had an amazing time, the views were incredible, and Jo’s calm manner made for a very relaxing morning. Thank you to all. Highly recommend for anyone visiting!!
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Susanv4girls
Dec 29, 2024
Unique viewing of a sperm whale and beautiful scenery on a smooth and easy flight - Our family of 6 had our own plane. Everything was smooth and easy, and we were able to watch a sperm whale for several minutes before it dove down. The views of the Kaikoura area was stunning. Right on time and very enjoyable 45 minutes!
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Kirsten114
Dec 22, 2024
Incredible once in a lifetime experience - Incredible experience that we will never forget! Our pilot Jo was brilliant, she has a lot of knowledge about the whales and knows where to look for them. It was a very smooth flight and we felt safe the whole time. We were very lucky to see a blue whale, 2 orcas and dusky dolphins. We can highly recommend booking a flight with Wings over Whales! Thank you Team for making this experience so special for us! ✨🐋
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Trinityj951
Nov 6, 2024
an experience that you'll never forget! - To start with we booked the whale watch cruise but it got cancelled due to weather, fortunately Wings over whales had one last seat for us before we had to leave! the views were unreal, you all get a window seat so you get the best view possible. our flight time was coming to an end with us yet to see a whale ( we seen 100's of dolphins ) our pilot knew the whale would be coming back up any minute so we done another little loop around so we were sure to see one :) definitely an experience that I will never forget!
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P4401vnashleyc
Oct 20, 2024
Incredible experience - Sam was an incredible pilot, made us feel safe and made it fun! We saw whales, dolphins and seals! They make sure everyone sees the whale and get plenty of photos. Everyone has a window seat! Thanks for an amazing time! Ash and Rebecca x
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Alexralexr
Sep 27, 2024
Wonderful flight and view - Pleasant flight, lovely commentary about the animals and land, and very glad we saw a whale and dolphins!! A unique and wonderful way to see the whales, i highly recommend!
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Lucia_s
Sep 23, 2024
Great experience - The views were amazing, Kaikoura's landscape with the turquoise sea close to the mountains is really beautiful. Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales. Jo was a great pilot and we enjoyed the flight.
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Myersmountainfarm
Sep 14, 2024
Blue Whale - We had an incredible flight with Sam as our pilot. The views from the plane were spectacular! We were able to see a Blue whale surface multiple times and also a juvenile humpbacks. The colors of the water were beautiful. Sam really took the time to explain where we were and how to spot the whales. This experience us unforgettable!! There is no tour like this!!
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Felipeneiva
Jan 6, 2025
We haven't seen whales - Piloto was very bad mood, we did not see whales, expensive ride and no guarantee of seeing whales. Should call "wings over the sea," not "over whales"
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