Kaikoura Helicopters
Whale watching tours in Kaikoura, New Zealand. 1 option listed.
What stands out
- Hovers and flies slow orbits so the whole whale can be seen
- Flights run on demand daily from 8am
- Also sells Extended Whalewatch (about 10 more minutes), Coastal Whalewatch (with a 1500 ft landing) and Top 'n' Tail flights
Options and prices
Classic Whalewatch
- From
- NZ$220 per person (NZD 220 each with 3 to 4 passengers, NZD 325 each with 2; minimum 2 full-paying passengers)
- Length
- 30 mins
- Group size
- 2 to 4 passengers
- Minimum age
- All ages; children 3 and under fly free on an adult's lap, 4+ pay a full seat
- Meeting point
- Beachfront heli pads, Kaikōura
- Included
- 20-minute sperm whale briefing before departure
- Cancellation
- No charge if weather stops the flight (rescheduled); contact in advance to change or cancel without penalty.
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