Whale Watching Flight: Epic Aerial Views of Whales
4.7
187 Ratings
Peketā

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…
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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…

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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
4.7
(187 Ratings)
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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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Mobile51896286047
Aug 9, 2024
Ride of our lives - Sam took us out this afternoon and we spotted a beautiful sperm whale within five minutes of take off. He was informative and personable - a great pilot and tour guide. The weather was wonderful which made the whole experience 11 out of 10. I would definitely recommend as a day trip from Christchurch!!!
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636garrym
Jul 16, 2024
Exception whale watch experience from the air - Drive in last minute to see if flights were available. They gave us an option of a charter flight for the 2 of us and we promptly left after the safety briefing. It was awesome. 2 sperm whales - 1 humpback and saw all three drive and tails up as they did so. Circling above the whales till they dived with a total view of all was exceptional. Our pilot / guide .. can’t remember her name sorry .. was Supurb . Knowledgeable and informative re all things whales . A well worth while experience .
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M2031yvsophieb
Jun 1, 2024
The best wings over whales experience for my partners birthday. Sam ,Pilot was fantastic! - Absolutely phenomenal experience! Couldn’t recommend enough! 10/10 staff all so friendly! We saw too large male sperms whales and beautiful Kaikoura ranges
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Miodrag_p
May 19, 2024
Glorious flight over scenic mountain ranges and majestic whales - Wonderful experience, led by the kind and very informative pilot Sean (or is it Shaun? Sorry!) We drove over the beautiful snowy mountain ranges, saw two whales (a baby humpback about 10m, and a spermwhale 19m very close to the shore), plenty of opportunities to snap pictures but to also just enjoy the view and take in the grandeur of it all!
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Andrew_p
Apr 21, 2024
Amazing must do! - Well worth it! We got a beautiful clear fine day and a good 20 minute perfect view of a whale on the surface. We also saw a huge pod of dolphins. Made our Kaikoura experience.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).