Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch | La Vacanza Travel

Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

Duration: 30 minutes
Destination: New Zealand, Canterbury, Kaikoura
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  • 30 minutes
  • Kaikoura
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kaikoura, Kaikoura, Canterbury Region, South Island

This helicopter tour departs from our beachfront heli-pads and within minutes you'll be in the spectacular environment that plays host to one of the world's largest marine mammals, the magnificent Sperm Whale. From the comfort of our helicopter, you will enjoy the ultimate whale-spotting experience.
Enjoy spectacular, panoramic views of Kaikoura Peninsula.
See the seal colonies along the rocks at the end of Kaikoura Peninsula.
There is a possibility of seeing dolphins, baleen whales migrating through, and humpback whales on their way back and forth from their feeding grounds down near Antarctica, to their birthing and breeding grounds in Tonga/Niue in May/Nov
We operate under the strict guidelines of our whale watching concession from the Department of Conservation whilst also abiding to the Marine Mammals Protection Act

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Scenic helicopter excursion to view sperm whales and wildlife
  • View from above Kaikoura’s deep-sea canyon while searching for a Giant Sperm Whale
  • Explore the unique and rugged Kaikoura Coastline
  • Live commentary from our pilots who are flying encyclopedias on the local area.
  • Headset with microphone to clearly hear your commentary and ask questions on your journey
  • Unique and uninterrupted views of magnificent marine mammals from above in your luxury helicopter

Exclusions
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    16 West End, Kaikōura 7300, New Zealand


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    30 minutes


    User's Reviews

    309lucyt

    14 Mar, 2024

    Our pilot was great, skilled and very informative. The views over the bay were incredible. We saw several orca although the sperm whales remained elusive.

    JohnD9222

    09 Mar, 2024

    Was warned that might not see whales and given opportunity to not go but decided to and was a great experince, unfortunately no whales seen but time added on for seeing the seal colonies. Worth it

    Suehes

    22 Feb, 2024

    The administration was poor. We were sent instructions to meet at the incorrect place. Phoned and was told that she'd sent a link to get to the correct place - she hadn't. Finally went in to the office in Kaikoura to get the correct instructions. Aaron was our pilot. Very friendly and informative but he spoke to us as though we were kindergarten age. Good 30 minute helicopter ride but no whales seen at all sadly.

    N4321BOandrewh

    20 Feb, 2024

    Online booking was straightforward and face to face service was prompt and helpful. Pilot was knowledgable and felt in safe hands. Seeing a sperm whale from the air and close up was just superb. A highlight of our holiday

    James S

    06 May, 2023

    We were so well informed before the trip and then the trip was brilliant. We managed to circle over a massive sperm whale before it dived and then found a massive pod of performing dusky dolphins- it truly is a magical experience. The chopper is so comfortable and the pilot really friendly and informative

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