Whale Watch Kaikoura

From $165

per person

Overview

Kaikōura is the whale watching capital of New Zealand, every Whale Watch tour is a unique experience and the sightings vary. Giant sperm whales are the stars of the show and year-round residents. A typical Whale Watch tour may encounter New Zealand fur seals, pods of dusky dolphins and the endangered wandering albatross.

 

Highlight

Depending on the season you may also see migrating humpback whales, pilot whales, blue whales and southern right whales. Kaikōura often hosts the orca – and is home to the world’s smallest and rarest – the Hector’s. Kaikōura also attracts the largest concentration and variety of seabirds on mainland New Zealand including 13 species of albatross, 14 varieties of petrels and 7 types of shearwater.

Inclusion

  • 2-hour whale watch cruise
  • Onboard visual presentation

Activity Date

Day 16

Additional Information:

We have a 95% success rate with viewing sperm whales so we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale.

From $165

per person

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