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Kaikoura Helicopters whale watching, New Zealand.
Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight
Kaikoura Helicopters whale watching, New Zealand.
Kaikoura Helicopters whale watching, New Zealand.
Project Jonah is a registered charity existing for one simple reason – to help marine mammals in desperate need. Kaikoura Helicopters are a supporters of Project Jonah

Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight

By Kaikoura Helicopters
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$610 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Helicopters depart from our centrally located beach front helipads, lifting off on your scenic helicopter tour to view the Kaikoura Coast. View Sperm Whales from head to tail, offering you a unique and uninterrupted vantage point of these magnificent marine mammals. Enjoy the true Kaikoura 'where the mountains meet the sea' experience by further exploring the Seaward Kaikoura ranges and a Alpine landing with magnificent views.

Activity location

  • Kaikoura
    • Kaikoura, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 16 West End
    • 16 West End
    • 7300, Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$610.00 x 1 AdultNZ$610.00
Total
Price is NZ$610.00
Until Tue, 16 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHeadset with microphone to clearly hear your commentary and ask questions on your journey
  • What's includedWhat's includedScenic helicopter excursion to view sperm whales and wildlife
  • What's includedWhat's includedAlpine landing on the extraordinary Kaikoura Seaward Ranges.
  • What's includedWhat's includedView from above Kaikoura’s deep-sea canyon while searching for a Giant Sperm Whale
  • What's includedWhat's includedExplore the unique and rugged Kaikoura Coastline
  • What's includedWhat's includedUnique and uninterrupted views of magnificent marine mammals from above in your luxury helicopter
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary from our pilots who are flying encyclopedias on the local area.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A headset is provided with a microphone for communicating with your pilot
  • Please call 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your booking +64 3 319 6609
  • We recommend wearing covered shoes and bringing a warm jacket
  • We recommend bringing your camera and sunglasses
  • All passengers will be weighed before departure
  • Your pilot in command will load helicopter based on weight and balance
  • All flights are subject to weather conditions and minimum numbers. Please see our website for full terms and conditions
  • If the weather does not allow you to fly, we will be happy to rebook you for a later time if your travel schedule allows. Alternatively your voucher can be used at one of our other helicopter bases in Wellington or Christchurch
  • Please bring any medication that you may need on the flight
  • You are welcome to bring a facemask to wear

Activity itinerary

Kaikoura
  • 1h
Take off from our centrally located helipads and within minutes be viewing the mighty Sperm whales. Then climb high above Kaikoura to land among the rugged Seaward Kaikoura Ranges, taking in some of the most breathtaking views that New Zealand has to offer. Enjoy views of the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges, the Kaikoura flats and the peninsula stretching out like a whale's Fluke. See the different colours of water along the coastline where fresh, silty water comes out of the rivers and mixes in the salty seawater. Weather permitting, fly to the head of the Kowhai River to see landslides and large cracks along the hillsides from the November 2016 earthquake. Fly over one of only two remaining Hutton's Shearwater colonies.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKaikoura
    • Kaikoura, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE16 West End
    • 16 West End
    • 7300, Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand

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