Kaikoura Whales

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Kaikoura Whales

Fly with Garden City Helicopters from Christchurch  to Kaikoura for the ultimate whale watching experience ever!
Take in views of the spectacular rich marine environment off shore from Kaikoura. See a mighty sperm whale in their natural environment alongside dolphin and seals. From the mountains to the sea.
• Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)

Additional Info

Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Christchurch, New Zealand
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Helicopter Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Kaikoura Whales

Fly with Garden City Helicopters from Christchurch  to Kaikoura for the ultimate whale watching experience ever!
Take in views of the spectacular rich marine environment off shore from Kaikoura. See a mighty sperm whale in their natural environment alongside dolphin and seals. From the mountains to the sea.
• Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
Stop At: Garden City Helicopters, 73 Grays Road Near Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch 8042 New Zealand

Check in at reception.
You will be given a safety briefing and, meet your pilot.
Toilets available before departure.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, South Island

On take off you will have a great birds eye view as you fly north to Kaikoura.
See the pristine coastline with magnificent views of the Canterbury
Plains and in the distance the spectacular Southern Alps. After
landing take to the air with our Kaikoura Helicopters to view the spectacular whales.

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

View the mighty Sperm Whale as he rests on the surface of the ocean, catching his breath in between deep dives foraging for food.

Kaikoura is also a migratory route for a variety of different whale and dolphin species such as the Humpback Whale, Blue Whale, Southern Right Whale and Orca, so we never know from flight to flight when we might spot something different!

After viewing magnificent marine life, you will fly high above Kaikoura and land amongst the towering Seaward Kaikoura range.

From here you will take in some of the most breath-taking views that New Zealand has to offer. (Snow Landings in winter!)

With views to the west of the mountainous Seaward Kaikoura Range, east over the Kaikoura township to the iconic Kaikoura Peninsula stretching out like a whale’s fluke and south down a coastline that stretches for miles. On a clear day you can even see the North Island on the horizon!

Duration: 1 hour

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

On landing back at Kaikoura after your whale watching flight, there will be time to walk the main street or grab some lunch.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, South Island

Depart Kaikoura to Christchurch.

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