Kaikōura: 45-Minute Whale Watching Helicopter Tour

Embark on the most beautiful scenic flight where you will enjoy an encounter with the worlds largest toothed mammal along the way! Feel the thrill of a helicopter ride, take a scenic landing stop in the mountains and get unimpeded views of the pods of dolphins and whales on their migratory route.

Start by meeting your guide and getting a flight safety briefing before take-off to marvel at the scenic panoramic views over the Seaward Kaikōura Mountain Ranges, as well as the Kaikōura Peninsula and the vast Pacific Ocean.

Fly over the best spots for whale watching, and admire pods of humpback whales, southern right whales, killer whales, and even blue whales on their migratory routes. Learn all about the animals from your in-flight guide.

After the whale sightings, continue the flight along the coastline to spot more marine wildlife, including the resident populations of dusky dolphins and New Zealand fur seals. Enjoy a scenic landing in the mountains on an exclusive landing site only accessible with South Pacific Helicopters to take in the impressive landscapes before returning to the Kaikōura Airport.