Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

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30 phút

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Discover Kaikōura’s world renowned sperm whales & marine life with an unforgettable Whale Watching Flight.

From above, you’ll have the ultimate vantage point to admire these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, fully appreciating their incredible size & beauty.

Along the way, we may also spot dolphins, humpback whales, blue whales, orca, & other passing cetaceans. Your flight will also treat you to breathtaking views of Kaikōura’s dramatic mountains meeting the vibrant seas- a truly unforgettable sight.

For over 30 years, Air Kaikōura’s friendly team has been providing high quality experiences, combining expert knowledge with exceptional service.

While we do everything possible to locate whales, they are wild animals, & sightings cannot be guaranteed. Refunds or rescheduling are not available if whales are not sighted, but we’re confident you’ll love the stunning scenery & the unique opportunity to experience Kaikōura’s incredible landscapes & marine environment from above.

Thông tin khác

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

If you are over 120kg, please contact us. Unfortunately we are unable to provide refunds if you arrive and exceed our weight limits, please call us in advance to discuss if you have any concerns.

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

Children & infants welcome

Use of a head set.

Cần Quan Tâm

Aerial Whale and Dolphin watching - for a 30 minute flight, please allocate a full hour to allow us to adjust your start time to give you the best chance of seeing marine mammals

30 minutes • Bao Gồm Vé

Tùy chọn

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Đánh giá

4.89

96 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

Amazing!
347yifath,
8 thg 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Alex (the pilot) and the entire crew were extremely professional (Be sure to clean the windows before the flight. I really appreciated that) Alex explain what we saw, flew patiently while we saw dolphins, And most importantly, locate a whale Thank you, I enjoyed it very much Highly recommend
A holiday high-point, literally!!!
CrustyLE,
1 thg 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely brilliant!!!! We arrived in Kaikoura and made a whale watching enquiry at the local booking office. No sailings available but a flight was suggested, at a discounted price. A booking hiccup ensued (no fault Air Kaikoura) but they were so keen to ensure we got a flight they laid on an extra one just for us. Our pilot Ben wheeled out a little 4-seater for us and in no time we were over the sea and seeing hump-backed whales, followed by numerous dusky dolphin pods. Skies were blue, the sea flat calm, the commentary well informed and the flight was smooth. An absolute high to finish our holiday on. Thank you so much guys.
🔥AMAZING Experience 🔥
Carolyn H,
27 thg 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Super friendly staff, amazing flight. Ben the pilot was really knowledgeable about the area and great info about the Whales that frequent the area...AND... *WOW* got to watch a Humpback whale jumping out of the water. Such a special flight. Recommend doing this, you won't regret it ever!!
What an experience
242charmainer,
2 thg 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best experience, the pilot was great and talked to us throughout the flight. We were lucky enough to see 3 different whales and they all gave us a tail flip as they dived down. Spectacular views. We had 2 children aged 5 and 9 with us who loved the whole experience.
Wonderful Experience- Sperm whale sighting
444janettel,
12 thg 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved this experience! We had an amazing view of a Sperm Whale, who stayed on the surface for 10 minutes before diving below the surface. Lots of dolphins hanging about too and stunning views of the local landscape. Our pilot was friendly and knowledgeable, we'd definitely recommend this trip.
Highly recommended
susanhT1026TL,
12 thg 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Friendly , helpful and wanting you to have a pleasant experience. Great pilot who does his best to find a whale. Would highly recommend . All funds go back Into the club and community .
Amazing experience
saaakis2023,
29 thg 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Flew with the friendliest pilot, thanks Lana, it was an amazing experience and the service was great.
Excellent!
seacucumber,
21 thg 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went into Kaikoura to book a whale watching boat trip, and the lady who was taking bookings told us they had two seats left on a whale watching flight with Air Kaikoura if we could go straight away. It was very spur of the moment so we headed straight off to the airfield a short distance out of town. It was a tiny four-seater plane but we felt very safe. After takeoff we were in the air for about 40-50 minutes I think but was so engrossed I didn’t take note of the time. We circled around waiting for a sperm whale to surface after a dive - the pilots know when a whale has dived and how long they are likely to stay down for - and two sperm whales obliged by popping up in a timely manner! It was fantastic to see. The pilot was very knowledgeable about the whales. It was a perfect day weather wise with clear blue skies and the scenery was beautiful. So glad we did this and I would highly recommend it!
Just wow!
AnnaMarieSchlegel,
18 thg 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The whale watching flight is highly recommended! We flew with our little daughter (10 months), which presented absolutely no problem. From the extra strap to small earmuffs, everything was even provided for the baby. The team is very friendly and professional, after a short briefing it started. Our pilot made short conversations with other planes and boats regarding the sighting of whales, so we didn't have to look long. After less than 5 minutes we saw the first whale, shortly afterwards a second (spotting whales). The flight along the coast was breathtaking and last but not least we saw thousands of dolphins. Each passenger had a window seat and the pilot took turns flying left and right, so you had good visibility from either side. The price is unbeatable (cheaper than the boat tours!) and the experience is worth every cent! I'd like to take off again right now! Thank you for this great experience!
Sperm Whale X 2
SomersetHoop,
20 thg 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did this on the spur of the moment today. The conditions were perfect and the flight totally memorable. We circled two sperm whales from different directions - reassured to learn from the pilot that the planes are quiet and don't disturb or stress the whales. We saw them full length in such clear water and could see the spray from when they blew just hanging in the air above them. Then on our way back we encountered a large pod of dolphins. Splendid trip all round.