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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.
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.
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Kaikoura Whale Watching Flight - 40 Minutes - Community Owned & Operated
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you had an amazing experience and felt safe and well looked after by our team. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the views and the coordinated whale spotting, it’s always a special sight from above. We really appreciate you flying with us and hope to see you again soon!
eudo fromNew Zealand wrote on 28 September 2025
Awesome from start to finish
Beautiful day and a fantastic experience, well worth the money. Ideal duration and very chill. A real thrill to fly in the little plane. The Sperm whale was to shy to say hi but to see the 4 or 5 Humpbacks was amazing. Highly recommended.
From Kaikoura Whale Watching Flight - 40 Minutes - Community Owned & Operated
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a fantastic flight and enjoyed the thrill of flying in our little plane. Seeing a group of humpbacks is always such a treat, what an experience! We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you back in Kaikōura again soon.
lalitm fromNew Zealand wrote on 21 September 2025
Breathtaking Views & Whale Sighting!
We had an amazing time on the Kaikoura Whale Watching Flight! The 40 minutes went by so quickly, but every moment was worth it. The team was very professional, the plane was comfortable, and the views of Kaikoura’s coastline were absolutely stunning. We were lucky enough to spot a whale and even some dolphins. Being a community-owned and operated experience made it feel extra special knowing we were supporting locals. Highly recommended!
From Kaikoura Whale Watching Flight - 40 Minutes - Community Owned & Operated
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re stoked to hear you had such a great experience and were able to spot both a whale and dolphins! It means a lot to us that you appreciated the local, community owned side of what we do. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team. Thanks again for flying with us and supporting Kaikōura’s local aviation, we hope to welcome you back again soon!
lalitm fromNew Zealand wrote on 21 September 2025
Unforgettable Kaikoura Experience
The Kaikoura Whale Watching Flight was an unforgettable experience. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and the whole process from check-in to landing was smooth and well organised. The scenery from above is breathtaking, and we got to see a whale surfacing which was a real highlight. It’s fantastic to know that this is a community-owned and operated business giving back to the region. A must-do when visiting Kaikoura!
From Kaikoura Whale Watching Flight - 40 Minutes - Community Owned & Operated
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your whale watching flight and had the chance to see a whale from above ,such a special moment. Our team will be so pleased to know their efforts made your experience smooth and memorable. We really appreciate your support of our community-owned operation and hope to welcome you back to Kaikōura again soon!
JoAnne Morninstar fromNew Zealand wrote on 21 September 2025
Incredible experience
Loved the flight, the staff and of course, the whales. Loved everything about this experience.
From Kaikoura Whale Watching Flight - 40 Minutes - Community Owned & Operated
Awesome! Thank you for flying with us and taking the time to leave a lovely review. Safe travels!
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tijn fromNetherlands wrote on 10 October 2025
Recommended experience!
Overall amazing experience. Professional crew, felt really safe. Great communication. Wonderful views. Well prepared whale spotting, with a few boats scouting ahead.