Whale Watching Ultimate Adventure Tour Kaikoura 1 hour 20 min

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Whale Watching Ultimate Adventure Tour Kaikoura 1 hour 20 min

2 Adults x $872.56

$1,745.12

Approx Total

$1,745.12

Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Life Jacket & Head Phones

Bottled water

Overview

This tour begins with whale watching, when you head out over the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine Reserve to view the incredible wildlife found in Kaikōura’s waters. Experience the magnificent sperm whale, which can be found here all year round. Kaikōura is also a migratory route for a variety of different whale and dolphin species. After viewing the abundant marine life, your trip takes you north along the rugged Kaikōura coastline. During this trip you can see the incredible changes from the 2016 earthquake that occurred in Kaikōura. The shoreline lifted up to 6 meters in places, entire mountains moved, and fault lines run out into the sea. Head into the Seaward Kaikōura Ranges for a landing at the turquoise waters of Hapuku Lake, which was created during the earthquake in 2016. Then we will fly you to the tops of the peaks for a second landing overlooking the ranges, Kaikōura Peninsula, and the Pacific Ocean.

Pickup points

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Admiral Court Motel 16 Avoca Street, , Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Alpine View Motel 146 Beach Road, State Highway 1, Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura 45 - 47 Churchill Street, , Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Blue Seas Motel 222 Esplanade, , Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Clearwater Motel 168 Esplanade, , Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Kaikoura Airport Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel 146 Esplanade, Corner Brighton Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge 16-18 Churchill Street, , Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Kaikoura Holiday Homes Limited 78 The Esplanade, , Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7301
Kaikoura Motor Inn 205 Beach Road, , Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park 34 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Lobster Inn Motor Lodge 115 Beach Road, , Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Mediterranean Motel Kaikoura 239 Beach Road, , Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Panorama Motel 266 Esplanade, , Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Sails Motel 134 Esplanade, , Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Sierra Beachfront Motel 160 Esplanade, , Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel Kaikoura 208 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
The White Morph Heritage Collection 92-94 Esplanade, post code: 7300, Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300
Willowbank Motel 183 Beach Road, , Kaikoura, New Zealand, NZ, 7300

Pickup details

Please check in 30 minutes prior to your flight time. Should you need to avail of our shuttle service to and from the airport this must be arranged at least 24 hours in advance. ... Read more ▼

Meeting points

We are located in the main airport terminal which is a large log cabin building. We have lots of free parking available.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

N/A (Pass By)

The ultimate experience showcasing the best of Kaikōura

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Fantastic Heli Experience

Published on Apr, 2024

Dan took us on an incredible Whale/Dolphin - Heli Hike combo experience. After seeing a sperm whale hanging out and ultimately diving as well as hundred of dolphins on a feeding frenzy, he dropped us off at the Mt Fyffe hut and we hiked 90 minutes to the top. He met us there with an amazing hamper and bottle of champagne. We had the best time!

Brilliant!

Published on Mar, 2024

I heartily recommend The Ultimate Adventure Tour. Daniel our pilot was knowledgeable, very helpful and the whole experience was quite stunning!

A must do

Published on Mar, 2024

What a fantastic experience. Our boat trip was cancelled 2 days running due to high winds and rough seas so we looked for an alternate experience. From booking at the shop in the town to the flight itself, it was excellent. The pilot, Daniel was superb - friendly and informative. He made sure that all of us were given equal opportunities to witness the fin whales and blue whales. Having done whale boat trips previously, this is a completely different experience. Seeing the blue whale from a helicopter gives you a true idea of the scale and beauty of these magnificent creatures. After seeing the whales, we were treated to a huge pod of dusky dolphins. Leaving the sea behind, we flew through the mountains, landing on Mount Fyffe. Here you are afforded great views of the bays below. It was interesting to learn how the landscape was changed following earthquakes and watch red deer run through the mountains. A definite recommendation if you want an experience in Kaikoura.

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