Whale Watching
Join us on a tour of discovery and let us show you the ultimate
marine experience – a close encounter with a giant Sperm whale
in its natural environment.
Travel north of Christchurch with us to Kaikoura, a traditional
farming and fishing village nestled between the beautiful Southern
Alps and the Pacific Ocean. Take a Whale Watch tour, by boat or
aeroplane. See the giant Sperm whales, Dusky and rare Hectors dolphins,
fur seals, sharks, and a wide variety of seabirds, including the
Royal Albatross. Following your tour, enjoy a fresh Crayfish lunch
at a local restaurant (optional), and then a visit to the Fur Seal
Colony. On the return to Christchurch, enjoy a tasting at one of
Canterbury’s fine wineries.
Available options include:
- Dolphin Swimming
- Whale Watching and dolphin swimming
- Whale Watching from helicopter
Highlights include:
- Whale watching by boat or aeroplane
- Dolphins, fur seals and seabirds
- Fresh Crayfish lunch (optional)
- Visit to fur seal colony
- Dolphin swimming (optional)
- Winery visit / tasting
AC11 Kaikoura Whale Watching
Adult: $305.00 Child: $196.00
Departs 7.45am – Returns 6.15pm.
AC11.a Includes Lunch
Adult: $345.00 Child: $225.00
Departs 7.45am – Returns 6.15pm.
AC11.h Whale Watch by Helicopter
$70 Extra Per Person
Departs 7.45am – Returns 6.15pm.
AC11.d Dolphin Swim
Cost: $290.00
Departs 7.45am – Returns 6.15pm.