WHALE WATCHING TRAVELER
The trips worth heading out on.
The 14 whale watching in new zealand travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.
Kaikōura sperm whale cruise on a speedy catamaran with live commentary, possible whale sightings, and an 80% no-whale refund.
Most Popular“Whale watching on a very rough sea. Warnings re sea sickness given & medication was available. So glad we took the advice & purchased anti sickness medication at shop. Very rough sailing & loads of people unwell including my partner. Read more”
Fly Kaikōura’s coast in a small plane for whale sightings with live pilot commentary, window seats for everyone, and 40 minutes of wow.
“😀-nice plane, good value, great staff from check in to pilot, good communication, staff keen to get us in air as sperm whale spotted 🙁-nothing”
Kaikoura whale watching by plane: small-group scenic flight with a briefing and a real shot at sperm whales and dolphins.
“Very professional outfit. You'll be well taken care of. Show up early at their office in town. Transportation can provided to airfield.”
Whale watch from Christchurch to Kaikoura with hotel pickup, live onboard commentary, seal colony stop, and optional wine tasting.
“Small group Knowledgeable guide Gorgeous scenery Decent food Saw 2 sperm whales and tails, 1 humpback whale and Hectors dolphins Fast boat, very knowledgeable crew No food or drinks on board Lots of drive time”
Kaikoura whale watching flight: a 30-minute scenic trip to spot sperm whales and dolphins from above, with headset guide commentary.
“Super friendly staff, amazing flight. Ben the pilot was really knowledgeable about the area and great info about the Whales that frequent the area...AND... *WOW* got to watch a Humpback whale jumping out of the water. Such a special flight. Recommend doing this, you won't regret it ever!!”
Fly for about 30 minutes over Kaikōura’s whale canyon with live headset commentary, no seasickness, and small-group personalized attention.
“Excellent service, we arrived early & wasn’t an issue taking us earlier than our scheduled time. Seen a whale and dolphins during our flight! Highly recommend this company. Thank you”
Kaikōura helicopter whale watching with a 45-minute ocean safari, remote hilltop landing, and small-group wildlife views.
“Perfect pilot. Nice weather. Good photo's from South Pacific Helicopters. Blue whale below the heli as a huge beest into the water”
A small-group helicopter ride over Kaikōura Canyon with a mountain-peak landing for whale spotting and big photo views, usually in good weather.
“Daniel, his wife and entire crew provided a welcoming and seamless experience!! The communications were helpful , we felt entirely safe and totally feel as if we got our moneys worth!”
A 40-minute helicopter whale watch from Kaikōura’s beachfront pads, with pilot commentary and extra time to spot sperm whales and more.
“What an amazing experience!! We were lucky enough to see 2 whales, a pod of dolphins, and a lot of seals. Being able to view these creatures from this perspective is so cool! Highly recommend!”
Private Kaikōura whale-watching day trip from Christchurch with a specialist guide, seal sights, river walk, and optional sperm-whale cruise.
“Kaikōura is a fantastic destination for marine life lovers. Seeing huge whales, cute seals, and playful dolphins and fishing along the shore was an unforgettable experience. It was such a pleasure to visit beautiful Kaikōura and watch its incredibRead more”
Small-group Kaikoura whale watching from Christchurch with pickup, WiFi bus ride, hydrophone tracking, 4-hour boat time, and lunch.
“We had a great trip despite weather preventing us from taking the whale watching tour. Jess did an amazing job of making sure we all enjoyed our trip! The day could easily have been a bust but she sought out amazing wildlife to include baby seals.”
Kaikōura helicopter whale watching with a 1hr 20min flight, mountain landing, and close-up chances at whales, dolphins, and seals.
“Awesome experience. Very professional and knowledgeable. Strongly recommend this tour if you are on the area. Mountain landing and whale sightings a real highlight.”
Kaikōura helicopter flight from beach to whales and snow-capped peaks, with pilot commentary and alpine landing, about 1 hour.
“Seeing sperm whales up close and then hitting the summit of a snow-capped mountain within minutes captures what is excellent about visiting New Zealand. Our pilot was very polite and helpful and really made sure my seven year old daughter loved our trip.”
Full-day Kaikoura whale watch from Christchurch by Coastal Pacific train, boat cruise, seals, and possible Waipara wine tasting, with pickup.
“We took the train to Kaikoura, nice view with the awesome open air carriage to take some nice photo. Manage to catch the whale after several try. We prefer train ride over the sightseeing van but the van ride offers nice commentary from the lovely tour guide. Kaikoura worth a stay if you have time.”
Every coast worth sailing, harbour by harbour.
