Whale Watching Helicopter Tour Kaikoura

Experience the thrill of aerial whale watching on a helicopter tour in Kaikōura. Marvel at stunning seascapes, mountain vistas, and the magnificent wildlife of the Pacific Ocean.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kaikoura - In stunning Kaikoura, experience the magnificent wildlife and scenery from the comfort of a helicopter and see sperm whales from top to tail! Your 45 minute tour lets you view the whales and see breathtaking views of mountains and sea.
What's Included
  • Life jackets
  • Headsets
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Take off from the helipads and soar directly over the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary to marvel at some of the world’s most remarkable marine creatures. This extended tour provides plenty of time to observe wildlife and offers the unique opportunity to land at an exclusive location accessible only through South Pacific Helicopters. Kaikōura lies along the…

Location
627 State Highway 1
State Highway 1
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
5.0
(20 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
John
Feb 7, 2025
Fabulous trip - Very professional friendly team. From the moment we were picked up from our hotel we were fully immersed in the whale watching experience
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Fredahills
Jan 13, 2025
Worthwhile trip. - Attention to detail we received before during and after the trip, information we received, flexibility and getting to see a Sperm Whale.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Harmony
Dec 25, 2024
Great experience - Great experience, the kids (toddlers) also loved it. We were able to observe two types of whales. Staff very friendly
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sissiines
Dec 23, 2024
Impressive, beautiful and fascinating - Wonderful helicopter flight with whale and dolphin sighting, the sightseeing flight over the coast of Kaikoura beautiful, Thanks Daniel for the great experience
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Stevewh2845ut
Dec 2, 2024
Fantastic from start to finish - A fantastic experience from check in to the pilot. Very friendly and a special thing to do. A great alternative to spending several hours on a boat
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Andrewtu3111ln
Nov 8, 2024
Incredible - One of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. To see a sperm whale in it's natural environment is beyond words and a little emotional. If funds allow go for the helicopter. Incredible
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Soycarolineward
Nov 7, 2024
Highly recommended whale watching experience - What an amazing experience. Any nervousness I had quickly dissipated once our pilot Dan took off. The entire experience was beyond our wildest dreams. The weather was perfect for whale spotting and a peninsular landing. We were lucky enough to see a 19m sperm whale. Dan's knowledge share was informative and interesting. I would highly recommend this experience and have no hesitation in giving 5 stars.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Franckr836
Oct 21, 2024
Unannounced decision! - It was while walking in the village of Kaikouira that we accidentally entered the store that offered this excursion which was a real moment of happiness with a friendly pilot!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Curiosity39981987164
Jun 28, 2024
Awesome helicopter flight over whales! - Awesome flight, lots of knowledge and love of what they do, 2 whales seen right away meant maximum time over them, pilot and ground crew were all awesome, recommended to anyone.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Stay14802809955
Jun 1, 2024
highly recommended - They offers unmatched aerial tours of New Zealand's dramatic landscapes. Experienced pilots guide visitors on thrilling, custom-tailored helicopter excursions, granting access to remote, hard-to-reach destinations and unveiling breathtaking vistas from an unforgettable bird's-eye perspective.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $494
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).