Whale Watching Flight in Kaikoura: Experience Majestic Sperm Whales and Scenic Ocean Views

Experience the majesty of Sperm Whales and breathtaking ocean views on a Whale Watching Flight in Kaikoura. Book now for an unforgettable adventure in New Zealand!

Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 627 State Highway 1 - - Meet for check in and a pre flight briefing on Kaikoura’s Whales and other marine life.
  • Depart from the airport to the whale watching area just off the coast to see Kaikoura’s whales from above.
  • Enjoy the dramatic alpine and coastal scenery before returning to land.
What's Included
  • Live commentary from the pilot via headsets
Additional Information

Experience the renowned Sperm Whales and marine fauna of Kaikoura on your visit to New Zealand – mark your journey with an unforgettable Whale Watching Flight.
Embark from Kaikoura Airport for a unique opportunity to observe the spectacular Sperm whales in their natural habitat. From the sky, you’ll gain an unparalleled perspective of these magnificent…

Location
627 State Highway 1
State Highway 1
As you turn into Kaikoura Airport make a right turn towards the black whale watching hangar and buildings. PLEASE CHECK IN 30MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR FLIGHT TIME
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Adele_f
Oct 17, 2024
Stunning - Seeing a young male humpback whale x the flight was an experience in its self . From beginning to end the trip was amazing
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Halfandhawf
Oct 9, 2024
0 whales today, still a great trip. - Didn’t see whales, too choooy, but a lovely scenic flight and lots of dolphins. It’s a bit like a safari, sometimes you just can’t track them. My first small plane flight and it couldn’t have been smoother.
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R1026hzjessicah
Oct 8, 2024
Fantastic experience! - We had a great experience with Alex our pilot. He found the pilot whales and provided a wealth of knowledge! The views from the plane were incredible!!! Alex was lovely and made sure we all got the pictures and the views we wanted. Thank you!
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Jennifer_f
Sep 23, 2024
Great fun - I was just excited to go on a small plane over the Kaikōura coast and this was really fun. We got to see a small humpback and plenty of dolphin/seals throughout the trip, thanks Ben!
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Kaznandyjack
Sep 11, 2024
Whale of a time! - Fantastic experience ! Highly recommended! Awesome scenery including the Blue and Humpback whales we saw ! Friendly Pilot with local knowledge and expertise.
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Barbara_i
Aug 20, 2024
Mountains, dolphins, and waves, oh my! - Seeing 300 wild dolphins, seeing the snow-capped mountains, and the sapphire blue ocean. We had a wonderful time and the landing of the plane was so gentle. Thank you for the amazing flight.
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H4652nzstevet
Aug 15, 2024
3 whales, lots of seals and dolphins - A great flight, with wonderful views of the sea, coastline and mountains. The Kaikoura shelf, where the sea suddenly gets deeper, was clear. AND we got to see 3 whales and lots of seals. Our pilot circled the largest whale, waiting for him to flip his tail, and was more disappointed than all of us, when he just gently sank. Thoroughly enjoyed.
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X8020tedaniellet
Aug 9, 2024
A wonderful experience - I had the BEST time on this trip. The views were stunning. The staff were friendly and really helpful and committed to giving the best experience for the conditions. Seeing a sperm whale and dolphins was incredible. I will absolutely do this again next time in in the country. Thank you for a great trip.
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Sightseer07038236147
Aug 4, 2024
Best trip ever!! - Was a brilliant trip. Thanks to Alex the pilot and Kim in the office. We were over a whale in no time at all, Alex made sure both sides of the plane had photo opportunity's. His information was kept interesting and frequent but not over the top. Then we went into the mountains to view the snow. Wow, we got to see mountains up close covered in snow. Brilliant trip, great views, Thanks again Alex and Kim.
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919bellaw
Jul 28, 2024
Amazing experience! - What an amazing experience! Very friendly (and good!) pilot, smooth flying, beautiful views and so many whales!! Spotted 3 sperm whales and even a humpback whale! Very happy all in all
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From $91
up to 7 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).