Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch
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Experience the natural treasures of New Zealand on a whale-watching cruise from the picturesque town of Kaikoura. Look for the mighty Sperm Whales that live in these waters along with Dusky Dolphins, New Zealand Fur Seals and Seabirds. Admire breathtaking views of the snow-capped Kaikoura Ranges during your free time in Kaikoura's township and visit a seal colony on land. Wrap up the day with a scenic drive back to Christchurch and a wine tasting at a vineyard in North Canterbury (time permitting). Your experienced guide shares informative commentary throughout the day on this fun and fascinating tour.
Thông tin khác
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation, if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Please note, infants under 3 years of age may not join the cruises but may travel on the light aircraft tours
Once the tour has commenced only the unused portion of the tour will be refunded should the boats not sail or the planes not fly.
If due to whale sightings or weather conditions the boat offers a partial refund, this refund will be passed on to our customers.
If whale watch is undertaken by light aircraft and no whales are seen, no refund applies.
A decision is made at 6:30am each day, based on local weather conditions, as to whether the tour will depart Christchurch or be canceled. If the tour is cancelled, clients are notified by 7:15am and no cancellation fees are charged. If the tour travels to Kaikoura and the whale watch cruises are canceled, whale watch plane tours are offered as an alternative. If clients do not wish to fly, or the plane tours are also canceled, a cash refund of NZD 120.00 per adult is given. Refund is issued on the day of the tour by the tour operator in Christchurch.
As the wineries close at 5pm daily and on selected public holidays, a stop may not be possible. On these occasions no refund is applicable.
Chính sách hủy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cần Quan Tâm
Your day starts with pickup from your Christchurch hotel, then travel in a comfortable coach for about 2.5 hours to reach Kaikoura, taking a scenic road through the North Canterbury region.
Bao gồm
Fur seal colony viewing
Whale watching tour by boat
Air-conditioned vehicle
North Canterbury vineyard visit and wine tasting (time permitting)
Lunch (if option is selected)
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Điểm đón
Chọn điểm đón
Tùy chọn
Tour excluding Lunch
Whale watch by boat, excludes lunch
Pickup included
Tour including Lunch
Whale watch by boat, includes lunch at a local restaurant
Pickup included
Đánh giá
176 đánh giá
Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor
Good time, can be crowded on the cruise
Lilyan G,,13 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
4.00Definitely fun to go and see the whales, however the boat will have lots of people on it. Two people got sick while on the cruise and one woman keep grabbing the back of my seat to stay steady. I'm glad we didn't stop at the winery, that was of no interest to me. I don't how the other tour companies are, this was overall a pleasant experience and I really enjoyed all the information and presentation in-between the whale sightings.
Highly recommended…Kaikoura whale trip
Jayne R,,10 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00I would definitely recommend this trip…it was well organised and I was collected and dropped off at my hotel by the fabulous and very knowledgeable Judy, in an air-conditioned mini bus. There was only myself and another couple on the way there as another couple had made there own way to Kaikoura, however they travelled back with us. The journey to Kaikoura took 2 1/2-3 hours but included a quick comfort break with the opportunity to buy breakfast and a drink to eat in the bus and we also pulled over having spotted dolphins….the scenery was lovely so all good and Judy was informative throughout, pointing out points of interest and any relevant history in the area, as well as what to expect when we arrived at Kaikoura. I was aware that the whale boat sailing does not always go ahead but luckily for me it did. I was not disappointed and the Captain Melena (not sure if I’ve got that right) and crew, were welcoming, pleasant and very informative…and managed to take us to 4 different Sperm Whales! On boarding the boat we initially had to sit inside and watch a safety video, but on our first sighting of a whale, were able to stand outside to get a closer look and take pics etc…it was amazing to see the Sperm Whales in their natural habitat and a true privilege. I would recommend wearing trousers/jeans and layers but taking shorts to get changed into to wander round Kaikoura later on. There’s quite a few shops and eateries in the town and I enjoyed browsing…I really enjoyed a rum n raisin ice cream at the first ice cream shop on the right as you enter the town…very creamy/tasty. They also sell real fruit ice cream which I was told were worth a try. On leaving the town we headed for the seal colony which was a rocky area by the sea and very picturesque; we managed to see 3 seals :) We also stopped off at another seal colony and saw loads of seals which was great. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and would in fact do it all again in the future!
Canceled Tour but Greatest Guide Ever
Debbie E,,8 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Our whale watching tour got canceled today due to rainy weather. But our tour guide, Jude, was FANTASTIC. She drove us to some extra places to see fur seals and we also got a delicious lunch in a small town. She also drove us to a winery, and we all got to sample some wonderful New Zealand wines. So, a big Thank you, to Jude who made our tour wonderful, even though the whale watching got canceled. She was the BEST tour guide ever!!!! Thank you so much, Jude.
Perfect closing day of the New Zealand trip
D7643BSmichaelh,,2 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00From the pick-up, whale watching and the return transport everything worked great. The driver was great and gave a lot of information about Christchurch as well as about the destination Kaikoura.
It was an amazing tour...
Terri C,,1 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00It was an amazing tour thanks to Terry. He was informative and knowledgeable. Most importantly he showed us bathrooms and great shopping
We got to see 2 sperm whales on this tour!
Retsbol,,31 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day on our whale watching tour. Carmen picked us up at our hotel on time. She provided narration during part of the drive which we found very informative. Before the whale watching boat, we stopped for lunch. We then went out on the whale watching boat where we saw two sperm whales during the boat ride. Carmen was waiting for us when the boat docked. From there, she drove us back to Christchurch. We felt safe the entire day and enjoyed getting to see the sperm whales!
I recommend it. A known...
Thomas M,,28 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
4.00I recommend it. A known risk of buying tickets for whale watching is that you might not see any whales. In our case, due to rough seas, we actually couldn’t go out far enough to see whales, so it became a dolphin watching experience. They were fun. We got a 50% discount on the whale watching portion of our total cost, and were given the option to cancel on the spot (not get on the boat) and get a full refund of the whale watching ticket. But you’re still paying the full cost of transportation to and from Kaikoura. Our driver and guide, Stephanie, of Ideal Tours, got us to Kaikoura and back to Christchurch, providing a lot of interesting information along the way.
This is a glorified taxi service - no wine tour is included and whale watching is not run by the tour company.
William L,,11 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
1.00This is not a tour - it is simply transport to the whale watching boat by bus from Christchurch to Kaikoura (about 2.5 hours away). There is also no wine tour included, despite it being stated on the Viator page. No explanation was provided by the tour company for this. After whale watching we had to wait 3 hours for part of our tour to return from swimming with dolphins. No alternative activity was provided for us (other than spending 15-30 minutes looking at sea lions on a nearby beach). We sat in a parking lot for an hour waiting for the rest of our group to return before heading back. It would have been nice to have been allowed to explore the town. Ultimately, I recommend to all that you either bus/drive to Kaikoura yourself. It is easy and will save you hours of time.
Whale watching in Kiakoura
Andy W,,23 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Fantastic day tip to Kiakoura for. Whale watching. Pete was amazing host and made the journey complete. Would recommend Thanks again Andy and friends
Fantastic 1 day tour to see whales, dolphins, seals and albatross
Shijia C,,15 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Pete was a great guide who gave lots of relevant information and was accommodating to the needs of the kids. Comfortable ride to see the whales. Good that we didn’t drive on our own as some had sea sickness after the cruise.
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