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Embark on an aerial journey in Kaikoura, where you'll witness majestic sperm whales, playful dolphins, and breathtaking landscapes from the skies. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the wonders of marine life and scenic beauty all in one incredible journey.
Embark on an aerial journey in Kaikoura, where you'll witness majestic sperm whales, playful dolphins, and breathtaking landscapes from the skies. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the wonders of marine life and scenic beauty all in one incredible journey.
Highlights
- 30+ years of whale watching experience with a 100% safety record
- Top rated customer reviews
- Breath-taking Kaikoura Scenery
- Enjoy informative commentary through listening headsets
- Community Owed & Operated Organisation
- Qualmark Silver Award
Experience Kaikoura's most spectacular marine scenic flight with the region's most experienced flight operator!
From the comfort of your window seat, witness the awe-inspiring beauty of whales, dolphins, and breathtaking scenery. Only from the air can you truly grasp the sheer size of the majestic sperm whale in its natural habitat, providing unparalleled photographic opportunities. During our flight, you might also encounter dusky dolphins, humpback whales, blue whales, orca, and other fascinating marine creatures. After the exhilarating whale encounter, we'll take you on a scenic journey over Kaikoura and its stunning surroundings, with the snow-clad peaks of the Kaikoura mountains and the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean as an impressive backdrop.
At Air Kaikoura, we're a small, friendly, locally operated business with a passionate team dedicated to providing you with the experience of a lifetime. While we can't guarantee wildlife sightings as we're observing animals in their natural habitat, we boast an impressive 95% success rate and always provide honest assessments of the day's chances for whale sightings.
Our Scenic Whale Watching Flight offers you the best odds of spotting these magnificent creatures from the air.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$220.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$172.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$195.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$220.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$195.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$195.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$172.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$172.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$195.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$195.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$164.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$275.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$275.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$275.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$220.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$195.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$195.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$275.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$275.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$275.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$275.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$205.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
- Adult$275.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$275.00
- Child$115.00
- Adult$220.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$115.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergency고객들은 경험을 즐겁고 유익하게 만든 지식이 풍부하고 친절한 조종사들을 칭찬했습니다 (30명이 이 말을 했습니다).
- emergency많은 사람들이 공중에서 카이코우라 해안선과 해양 생물의 숨막히는 경치를 즐겼습니다 (25명이 이 말을 했습니다).
- emergency원활한 체크인 과정과 잘 조직된 경험에 대한 긍정적인 피드백이 있었습니다 (15명이 이 말을 했습니다).
- emergency정기적으로 정기적으로 고래와 돌고래를 포함한 다양한 해양 생물을 볼 수 있는 기회가 많은 사람들에게 하이라이트였습니다 (20명이 이 말을 했습니다).
- emergency지역 사회 소유의 사업이라는 점이 높이 평가되어 경험에 특별한 느낌을 더했습니다 (10명이 이 말을 했습니다).
- emergency전반적으로 고객들은 비행 내내 안전하고 잘 보살핌을 받는다고 느꼈습니다 (18명이 이 말을 했습니다).
- star_shine멋진 경치를 위해 카메라를 가져오세요.
최고의 가시성을 위해 맑은 날 예약하는 것을 고려하세요.
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Alessio Da Riva from Italy wrote on 04 February 2026
A great experience
Beautiful family experience, with dolphins and whales!
Stein Rensen from Netherlands wrote on 30 January 2026
Very Nice!
First we spotter the dolphins and than we saw the whale! Such a great experience in a small plane. Very Nice pilot too.
Linda from Germany wrote on 10 January 2026
Incredible :)
The experience itself was just breathtaking (I mean.. whales… come on). But the team behind made it even more special. So professional and kind. We can highly recommend the whale watching flight :)
From Kaikoura Whale Watching Flight - 40 Minutes - Community Owned & Operated
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We couldn’t agree more, seeing whales really is breathtaking. We’re delighted to hear that our team helped make the experience even more special with their professionalism and kindness. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing Air Kaikoura, and we hope to welcome you back for another incredible flight in the future!
Christina Koch from Germany wrote on 09 January 2026
Great Whale watching flight
Great experience. Got a pick-up from the City. Die to Bad weather in the morning flight for cancelled, but I could easier rescheduel. Flight Ursels was Great and seeing a whale from above was awesome. Great value for the Price.
From Kaikoura Whale Watching Flight - 40 Minutes - Community Owned & Operated
Thank you for your great review! We’re pleased to hear that our team was able to assist with an easy reschedule after the morning flight was cancelled due to weather. Safety always comes first, and we’re glad everything worked out smoothly. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the flight itself and the amazing experience of seeing a whale from above. We truly appreciate your kind words about the value as well. Thank you for choosing Air Kaikoura, we hope to see you again in the future!
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붂미닽컴에서 얘얔하지마셈요 그냥 ㅋㄴ이코우라에서 얘약하면 빽씹달라면되는데 여기는 더 비싸게밧아쳐묵음요 마치 음청 활인해주는거처럼 해놓고..ㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ 번역기해석못하게 이렇게쓰는걸 이해바립니다 고래는 보지못했지만 강코우라 절경을보는데비행기는 하나도 돈아깝지 않음