Let Whale Watch take you on the most breathtaking adventure of a lifetime — right into the world of the whales to meet them face to face.........

Not only can Whale Watch introduce you to the magnificent Sperm Whale, but also to the migratory Humpback Whales (June & July), Orca (summer months), New Zealand's own tiny Hectors dolphin, the high spirited displays of the Dusky dolphins, New Zealand Fur Seals and the Royal Albatross.

Complete safety and comfort are priorities for Whale Watch as you travel in their modern purpose built vessels, crewed by an experienced team familiar with local sea conditions.

You will need to allow 3½ hours for your Whale Watch experience — 2-2½ hours of this will be spent on the water, with the extra hour covering your report time and transport to and from the vessel. All tours rely on favourable weather and sea conditions.

Tours are scheduled up to six times daily depending on the season and advance bookings are essential due to high demand (7-10 days during the high season (Nov - April) and 3-4 days during off-peak (May - Oct)).

Capture your unique experience on film with Whale Watch Photography and complete your perfect day with a bite to eat at Flukes Cafe.

The only way to view whales and mountains by aeroplane, while in New Zealand!

In a typical 30 minute flight Wings over Whales will fly you over the majestic Sperm Whale preparing for his next dive and up to 500 Dusky Dolphins cavorting with each other. On occasion, sightings include Southern Right, Humpback, Fin, Sei, Brydes, Pilot, Southern Bottlenose and the mighty Blue Whales, and also Common, Hectors, Risso's and Southern Right Whale Dolphins — and of course, Orca (although less frequent visitors to the area).

Wings over Whales may also fly you over the Kaikoura Peninsula where you will see evidence of Maori fortifications (Pa sites), New Zealand Fur Seals resting and the Kaikoura township itself. For some, conditions will allow a spectacular flight over the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges rising to approximately 2800m.

Wings over Whales provide a comfortable flight, with experienced pilots giving an authoritative in flight commentary, at a reasonable cost.

After the flight relax in the log terminal over a light meal and drink. An upstairs lounge looks over the sea and local mountains. The gift shop offers mementos of your experience.

Wings over Whales has a sighting rate in excess of 95% for Sperm Whales and a cancellation rate of less than 5%, unmatched by others!

Visitors are drawn to Kaikoura by the ability to view these magnificent mammals in their own environment 12 months of the year, and Kaikoura Helicopters gives you the opportunity to do so in an exhilarating, comfortable and affordable manner.

Fly with New Zealand's most experienced aerial whale-watching company. The pilots are knowledgeable in every aspect of marine mammals, and your safety and comfort are paramount when flying with Kaikoura Helicopters.

Whether it be a mountain top landing, coastal scenic, or our more popular whale watching flights, experience Kaikoura's natural beauty at its best. Whalewatch with a birds-eye view — from head to tail — you'll see the whole thing with Kaikoura Helicopters.

Kaikoura Helicopters are the only helicopter operator in the world viewing Sperm Whales twelve months of the year.

The heli-pad is centrally located only five minutes from the town centre, and conveniently located close to all amenities. All aircraft are fully equipped with pop-out floats, life rafts and life vests. Kaikoura Helicopters guarantee absolutely NO disturbance is caused to the whales.

Packages are
Classic Whale Flight - 30 minutes
Grand Whale Flight - 40 minutes
Top’n’Tail - 50 minutes
(Booking Essential • Minimum #'s apply )