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: 45 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

Behold the splendid fauna and landscape via a chopper and observe sperm whales in their entirety! Witness the whales, fantastic mountain panoramas, and isolated mountain landings. Kaikōura, situated on the routes of migration for Humpback whales, Southern right whales, Orca, and occasionally, Blue whales, offers a seasonal spectacle. Enjoy breathtaking…

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
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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
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Cruiser56270307108
May 16, 2024
Exciting and rewarding family fun! - Our pilot, Dan, was friendly, informative and jocular. He made us and our 10 and 6 year old feel happy and at ease about flying in the helicopter. The flight was exciting enough by itself, but actually seeing a young humpback 🐋 whale surfacing several times and spouting water was very special and we are still talking about it now. Our helicopter tour with South Pacific helicopters was worth every cent and we will still be reminiscing about it as a family many years from now, I’m sure. Thank you Dan and your lovely team!
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Rachel
Feb 26, 2024
Don’t hesitate - if you are considering it you can’t afford to not do this - Once (or twice) in a lifetime experience to see whales from above. Fantastic facility outside of town with super experienced pilot / guide who was great at supporting one of our group with a touch of anxiety. Whole experience was spot on. Don’t hesitate.
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Stuartp52
Feb 17, 2024
Do it if you can! - If you can afford it, do it! Super professional and willing to delay the flight to boost the chances of a sighting. Plan for delays if you want to help them with this, it's worth it. Absolutely loved it, highly recommended.
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Q4404bfrobertr
Feb 14, 2024
Our perfect Valentine‘s Day 😃 - It was the perfect experience from A to Z. Team friendly and swift, intro nice and funny and the flight itself stunning. Thanks to our pilot/owner Daniel - very well done …!!!
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