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30 Minute Kaikoura Whale Watch Flight
Join this 30 minute Kaikoura scenic whale watch flight for the best views of whale watching and the Kaikoura coastline from the air!
What to expect
Enjoy a spot of whale watching in Kaikoura on this 30 minute scenic whale watching flight! From the air, passengers can view pods of Sperm Whales in their entirety from head to tail as they play in their natural environment. This is one of the best opportunities to photograph whales and dolphins with the aircraft flying as low as 150m in the Kaikoura Whale Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine Reserve. Each person will have their own window seat for unobstructed viewing. Flights operate daily (subject to weather conditions) and courtesy transfers are available from Kaikoura to the airport. Kaikoura whale watch flights are suitable for adults, children, infants and anyone who may suffer sea sickness. Book your 30 minute Kaikoura Whale Watch flight for one of the best whale watching experiences!
What's included
- 30 Minute Kaikoura Whale Watch Flight
- 15 minute pre-flight information and safety briefing
- View the entire whale from head to tail as he breathes on the surface of the ocean
- Offers a unique perspective and the opportunity to view whales and dolphins in their natural environment
- Experience the true magnitude of the world’s largest mammal
- Passengers have the opportunity to photograph whales and dolphins from 150 metres above
- Aircraft equipped with emergency life rafts, personal locator beacons and each passenger carries their own life jacket
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Time
- Flights operate daily at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm (subject to weather and availability)
- Passengers require to check in 20 minutes prior to flight departure
- No flights on Christmas Day
Duration
- Approximately 30 minutes
Location
- Airport Helipad is located 617 State Highway 1, Peketa, Kaikoura 7374
- Free Car Parking Available
What To Bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
- Sunglasses
- Camera
