Whale Watching Flight in Kaikoura: Scenic Aerial View of Majestic Whales and Dolphins
4.7
179 Ratings
Peketā
Experience the thrill of whale watching from above in Kaikoura with Wings Over Whales. Witness majestic whales and dolphins, enjoy epic views, and cover large areas to see more wildlife.
Duration:
30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 617 State Highway 1 - Your flight takes off from the Kaikoura Airport, before heading out over the Kaikoura Whale Sanctuary in search of the year round population of sperm whales and dusky dolphins. We also get visits from migratory whale species, all with the rugged coastline, mountains, and peninsula as a stunning backdrop
What's Included
- Terminal facilities with amenities
- Gift shop for souvenirs
- Snack and drink bar for refreshments
- Children’s play area for entertainment
- Educational presentation on local wildlife and geology
- Inclusive of all fees and taxes
- Complimentary town centre shuttle service
- Comprehensive pre-flight safety briefing
Additional Information
Come fly with Wings Over Whales for an incredible opportunity to witness the largest toothed whales in the world from above! Whale watching from the air allows you to see the entire animal, as well as giving you epic views of the scenery, and the ability to cover large areas to see even more whales and dolphins.
All our aircraft are high-winged for unimpeded viewing, and are equipped to the highest safety standards. We are the only company in Kaikoura that uses real-time tracking systems in all our aircraft.
We operate an exceptional product where every customer is treated like part of the family. Book today for an unforgettable whale watching experience!
Location
617 State Highway 1
State Highway 1
Find us in our inviting log-cabin Terminal which is located at the Kaikoura Airport, an 8 minute drive south of the main Kaikoura township.
Please check in at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(179 Ratings)
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Andrew_p
Apr 21, 2024
Amazing must do! - Well worth it! We got a beautiful clear fine day and a good 20 minute perfect view of a whale on the surface. We also saw a huge pod of dolphins. Made our Kaikoura experience.
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Lefevrewe
Apr 6, 2024
Best way to see a whale is from the air with wings over whales! - For our whole family this was one of the top events during our holiday in New Zeeland! Even my dad ( who has seen a whole part of the world) listed this in his top 3 events during our holidays! Don't book a boat tour to see the whales but simply book your flight with wings over whales! Super friendly crew, good explanations and you get to know more about the whales!
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Justininht
Feb 23, 2024
Fantastic - We did the Wings Over Whales tour as part of our cruise ship excursion and it was fantastic. Staff and Pilot were all excellent and on our flight we got to see a Sperm Whale surface to take some air. What a magical event.
I killed about 4 billion pixels on my camera taking photos.
Suggestion: I-Phones do take great photos but you really need a proper camera with 200-300 mm lens to record this trip properly.
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Laurask7170vt
Jan 27, 2024
A helicopter flight to never forget - The perfect day thanks to wings over whales. We had a bit of a delay due to an overbooking, but wings over whales did everything to compensate the delay by giving us a wonderful experience! The helicopter flight was just amazing, with outstanding views and we saw a spermwhale and a hudge group of dolphins. Thank you Daniel and your team for a great experience to never forget
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Sherpa60689353252
Jan 25, 2024
Worth every penny - We chose the helicopter tour which included whalewatching as well as a flight up into the mountains. We saw 3 sperm whales and a huge pod of dusky dolphins. The mountains were spectacular and our super knowledgeable pilot explained all about how the terrain had altered since the 2016 earthquake. Worth every penny.
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Brian_g
Jan 5, 2024
A must do - An amazing and unforgettable experience in a really comfortable and modern light aircraft with views that were magnificent
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J0nm0n
Nov 19, 2023
Great experience - We had an amazing experience with Wings over Whales. Very friendly humorous and attentive staff. Pilots Keeley and his colleague did a great job and were highly informative. We got a great view of a sperm whale and dolphins and the pilots kept a respectful distance. We thoroughly loved our time with them
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Robbyne
Jul 20, 2023
Wonder in the Skies - This was an awesome experience offering a different perspective of viewing the amazing Kaikoura coastline and the magnificent Sperm whales. We went at the magick hour just before sunset. Our lovely pilot made sure everyone had a stunning view and quickly spotted the whales and dolphins to make this an epic adventure. Highly recommend this adventure as it will be a highlight.
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Bartv849
Mar 17, 2024
Too little chance to spot well - Friendly welcome, nice video, but sperm whales are whales that dive for 45 minutes and more and then briefly come to the surface to breathe. The chance of spotting is therefore small: we saw 1 sperm whale for a maximum of 20 seconds on the wrong side of the plane.
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Jonpk1367pz
Nov 28, 2023
No whales! - Unfortunately a 30 minute flight searching for a non-existent whale - very disappointing. A large pod of dolphins was the only sighting.
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