Premier Heli-Whale Watch

Your experiences starts in the town office for complimentary transport to the helipads overlooking the Kaikoura Whale Sanctuary. The pilot gives a short safety briefing and informative talk about the landscape and wildlife found in Kaikoura, including our year round population of sperm whales and the unique underwater Kaikoura Canyon. Once the briefing is finished, jump in a helicopter to start your adventure! Head straight out over the Whale Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine Reserve for a chance to view the unique sperm whales and possible transient whales passing through. Viewing from a helicopter allows views of the entire whale and maximises time with the wildlife while minimising any disruption of their natural behaviour. After enjoying time with the whales, fly along the magnificent coastline and the Kaikoura Peninsula, all the while looking for other marine life in the area like resident playful dusky dolphins and New Zealand fur seals. Head up next to the towering peaks of the Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Ranges for an incredible alpine landing. Get out and walk around on rugged pristine land with breathtaking vistas of the mountains, peninsula, and oceans from all angles. Your experience ends back at the helipads where complimentary transportation is waiting to take you back to your hotel or into town.