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Whale Watch is located in the small coastal town of Kaikōura on the East Coast of New Zealand’s South Island a scenic two and a half-hour drive north from Christchurch and two hour drive south from Picton. Kaikōura is a special place of lush pastures and towering, snow covered peaks that fall to the sea. This rare magic continues just offshore where a deep undersea canyon combines with unusual sea currents to attract an extraordinary abundance of marine life, the most famous being the Giant Sperm Whale.
Whale Watch is New Zealand's only vessel-based whale watching company offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the world’s largest toothed predator the Giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment at all times of the year. Whale Watch scheduled tours operate daily. Our 95% success rate means we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale. Whale Watch tours are extremely popular so we recommend booking early.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours operate all year: 7.15am, 10.00am, 12.45pm & 3.30pm (Nov-Mar)—Please note that these are check-in times only - please do not come earlier than the times specified.
The minimum age limit for children traveling on a whale watch tour is 3yrs+, although Whale Watch Kaikōura maintains the right to raise the age limit depending on sea and weather conditions at the time of check-in.
All our tour are subject to favourable weather & sea conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Whale Watch staff constantly monitor the weather and respond professionally to any changes. This may mean a tour is cancelled or safety restrictions placed on children or passengers with medical problems. Passenger comfort and safety is always our priority. Passengers travelling to join us on the day of their tour are strongly advised to telephone the FREEPHONE number 0800 655 121 for a sea conditions update.
Dress warmly and wear flat shoes. If you wish to spend time on the outside decks of our vessels you may need light waterproof clothing depending on the sea conditions.
Don't let sea sickness ruin your whale watch tour experience. Purchase motion sickness pills to help prevent sea sickness, car sickness, or any type of travel sickness from our Retail Store before you travel.
The actual time on the water is up to 2.5 hours. Including check-in time, safety briefing and bus transfers you should allow 3.5 hours in total.
If travelling in a wheelchair please contact us prior to arrival so we can provide additional details and advise how we can assist you
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experienced knowledgeable staff providing a running commentary throughout your tour
Bus ride to and from our marina
95% success rate backed up by an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale
Award winning onboard animations
Tours operates all year round
Modern fleet of purpose built catamarans
Food and drinks
Few places on Earth possess the magic of Kaikōura. Many who visit leave transformed. It is a special part of New Zealand, imbued with powerful natural energy. A place where tectonic plates collide, towering peaks fall to the sea and ocean currents converge. Such rare combinations lure an abundance of marine wildlife, the most famous being the Giant Sperm Whale. It was a whale that led the Māori ancestor Paikea to New Zealand many centuries ago. His descendants live in Kaikōura today. Fittingly, the whale continues to guide the people of Kaikōura and the visitors they host. Kaikōura is one of New Zealand's leading eco-tourism destinations offering a variety of exciting activities and experiences. Despite the recent rise in tourist numbers, the town retains much of its historical charm. Many new motels, cafes and restaurants can be found in beautifully restored old buildings. Fresh local seafood is always on the menu. The retention of the town's distinctive character has made Kaikōura extremely attractive to artists. Their work, inspired by the remarkable landscape and wildlife, can be seen all over town.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time - Please allow 3.5 hours with us.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time - Please allow 3.5 hours with us.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time - Please allow 3.5 hours with us.
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Raewyn T,
28 thg 9, 2025
- Viator
The front desk staff, the bus operators and the tour guides were awesome and top notch..100%, a definite 10/10. My family thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Thank you very much Whale Watch Kaikoura.
Haley R,
25 thg 9, 2025
- Viator
Great tour - a tick off the bucket list. Staff were fantastic. Got to see Humpbacks, Dusky dolphins, Hector's dolphins and plenty of Seabird.
Melanie S,
21 thg 9, 2025
- Viator
Sadly we never got to really experience the whales, the wind meant that we couldn’t even go out, but the staff were so good about it, offered the next available slot and when the weather also put that off they set up the refund right away. We will definitely go again, and fingers crossed get to see the whales
Irena P,
13 thg 9, 2025
- Viator
Our trip was cancelled due to bad weather on the sea. It is of course understandable, however we were wery disapointed thar they let us to know about it not earlier that 20 minuts before start, so that we went all the way from Christchurch useless. I guess that they must have known it a bit earlier, but they did not send us any message and they did not announce it anywhere, even on their website. Altgough they gave us our money back, we have lost one day from our holiday and we spent money for fuel and car hire....
Haiying Z,
13 thg 9, 2025
- Viator
the arrangement for activity process is very good including safe and time for watching. there is a great chance of seeing Wales.
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