Kaikoura Wings Over Whales
- Gain an aerial perspective on the World of whales and dolphins in Kaikōura’s stunning marine environment.
- Experience the true magnitude of the world’s largest mammal, the majestic whale, from the sky
- Kaikōura is home to Sperm whales year round, these animals can reach an impressive 18 metres in length and weigh up to 60 tone
- Take stunning photos from up high and learn interesting facts about whales from your English speaking guide
- Thanks to the type of aircraft the company operates, each passenger is guaranteed a window seat!
- Choose between the 30 minute or extended 45 minute flight
Options
30 Minute Whale Watching Flight
Inclusions
English-speaking guide
30-minutes flight experience
Safety briefing and equipment
Exclusions
Transport
Additional Info
Children aged 0-2 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 0-2 can join this activity free of charge provided they will not occupy separate seats
Only one child per adult is permitted
All whale watching flights depend on weather conditions
Take the flight on Cessna 172 or Gippsland GA8 Airvan
What's included in Kaikoura Wings Over Whales
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
- Meet up at the location
- Safety briefing
- Get on the plane
- Whale watching
- Back to the meet up location
Our Favourites
Hop into the cabin of a small aeroplane and soar above Kaikoura for a unique chance to see some of the world’s most graceful mammals – whales and dolphins – from the height of a bird’s flight. Meet up at the location or book the option with transfers and get to your destination hassle free! Receive a detailed safety briefing prior to the experience. Step into a special high-winged aircraft that allows each passenger to have their own unobstructed view and rise up into the sky for an unforgettable panorama of the ocean below. Fly over the best whale and dolphin watching spots in Kaikoura and admire the magnitude and majesty of the world’s largest mammal from the air.
Route
How to get there
By car: Kaikoura is a comfortable 2.5 hour scenic drive north of Christchurch
Meet
Venues
- Kaikoura Airport Kaikoura 7374 New Zealand
