Whale Watching Explorer Helicopter Flight - 30 Mins
4 fortnightly payments of $87.50
Highlights
- Year-round population of sperm whales
- Stunning vistas where the ocean meets the mountains
- Slow orbit around the wildlife to maximise viewing time
Amazing helicopter experience to view the abundant wildlife Kaikoura has to offer. Fly out to the Kaikoura Whale Sanctuary to view whale and dolphin species. Your experienced pilot expertly positions the helicopter for amazing photo and viewing opportunities.
What's Included?
- Helicopter flight to view wildlife and scenery
- Informative pre-flight talk from the pilot
- In-flight commentary by professional and experienced pilots
- Complimentary transfers to and from township if required
This whale watching flight is an introductory trip allowing you to enjoy the many marine wonders that the Kaikoura area has to offer.
Focusing on the mighty sperm whales that are prevalent in the area year round, your pilot will be able to position you for that perfect photo by slowly orbiting around the whale in a way only a helicopter can. See the whale in its entirety from tip to tail, and take in some of NZ's most beautiful coastal shores.
During your experience you will be taken on a journey above one of New Zealand’s most unique areas, due to the special underwater geography of the area, it enables a huge abundance of food to be produced due to a large upwelling and mixing of both warm and cold currents. The food produced here supports a very diverse variety of marine life including many types of whales that migrate through the area such as Humpback, Southern Right, Blue, and of course the resident Sperm Whales, the worlds largest toothed Whale.
During your trip there is also a chance to see the incredibly playful Dusky Dolphins and New Zealand Fur Seals which also call the sanctuary home.
The unique perspective of the region by helicopter also allows you to view the beautiful coastline and the spectacular seaward Kaikoura mountains rising out of the ocean to over 2500 meters.
This is New Zealand’s only fully Department of Conservation permitted operator offering whale watching experiences by helicopter and pilots are trained to the highest standard with specific training relating to New Zealand’s alpine and oceanic environments.
Session Length
- Flights are available from sunrise to sunset, subject to weather and availability
- Please allow 45 minutes for this experience
- Not available on Christmas Day
Guidelines
- A minimum of two adult participants are required for this flight to proceed
- Infants under the age of 2 years of age can travel free of charge IF (they can sit comfortably on an adults’ lap & weighs under 18kg’s). Limited to 1 infant per journey/experience
- Adult: 7 years +
- Child: 3-6 years
Cancellation
Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy.
- To make a change to your flight time, you are required to contact the experience provider at least 48hrs in advance and we will reschedule your flight/tour at no cost
- No refund will be given for no-shows or changes you make to your booking less than 24 hours prior to departure
Numbers on the Day
A minimum of two adult participants are required for flights to proceed. There is a maximum of 5 passengers per aircraft, if you are traveling in a larger book your party will be split between helicopters.
Weather
This experience is weather dependent. In the event of unfavourable weather conditions, the experience provider will contact you to reschedule your flight to another day.
Dress Code
Please wear comfortable shoes, warm clothing and sunglasses. Please also bring a camera.
This experience takes place in Kaikoura.
