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45 Minute Helicopter Whale Watch Flight with Landing - Kaikoura

Discover spectacular scenery while spotting majestic whales and wildlife on the most captivating flight of your life...

Highlights

  • Discover sperm whales and other fascinating wildlife from the sky!
  • Orbit above the Whale Sanctuary and see whales in their natural habitat
  • Explore the coastline and soak up gorgeous mountain and sea views
  • Discover Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Ranges and the Kaikoura Peninsula
  • Exclusive helicopter landing in the coastal mountains
  • An unmissable experience for all ages!

Fly over stunning Kaikoura and soak up incredible views of the mountains and sea, while enjoying a unique birds-eye view of fascinating whales and wildlife from the comfort of a helicopter.

We'll head out from the Kaikoura airport and fly straight over the Whale Sanctuary where you'll have the opportunity to see sperm whales, humpback whales, killer whales, southern right whales, and possibly even blue whales! You can appreciate the beauty of these magnificent creatures from top to tail as the helicopter slowly orbits above the animals giving you a unique insight into their world.

As we fly, you'll discover stunning vistas of the Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Ranges and the Kaikoura Peninsula, before we explore the coastline to look for more wildlife.

You'll enjoy a unique view of the friendly New Zealand fur seals and dusky dolphins, and if there is time permitting your pilot will take you to an amazing landing site only accessible by South Pacific Helicopters, where you can get out and appreciate first hand the incredible scenic views before you.

This is a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed!

Adult $475.00
Child $350.00 (3-6 years)
Infant $0.00 (0-2 years)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 45 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • Kaikoura Airport, Peketa 7374

Notes

  • Please Note: Minimum numbers apply.
  • Check-in time is half an hour before the flight time for a Pre-flight information and safety briefing. Open every day of the year with the exception of Christmas day.

Available Bookings from December 19 to December 25

Change Dates

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

Thu 19 Dec
Fri 20 Dec
Sat 21 Dec
Sun 22 Dec
Mon 23 Dec
Tue 24 Dec
Wed 25 Dec

10spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

8spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

6spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

7spaces priced from:

  • Adult$279.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

3spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

3spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

1spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

2spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

10spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

5spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

10spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

9spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

5spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

4spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

4spaces priced from:

  • Adult$475.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$0.00

10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

Spaces Left

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    Child 3-6 years

      Infant 0-2 years

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