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KAIKOURA WEATHER

Next cruise status

  • SaturdayJuly 11
  • Sailing10:00:00 AM
  • Sailing12:45:00 PM

Need more information? Call (NZ) 0800 655 121 or email res@whalewatch.co.nz

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KAIKOURA WEATHER

Next cruise status

  • SaturdayJuly 11
  • Sailing12:45:00 PM

Need more information? Call (NZ) 0800 655 121 or email res@whalewatch.co.nz

Kia Ora!

Welcome to Whale Watch Kaikoura

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Our Home Kaikōura

A magical world where mountains meet the sea.

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Our nature perfect tail shot

Get close to nature, as you've never seen it before.

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Our people rich culture

The people, the land, the sea and all living things as one. Visit and hear our stories.

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Your experience Whale Watching Tours

Giant sperm whales are the stars of the show and year-round residents.

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Our Region

ALPINE PACIFIC TOURING ROUTE

New Zealand’s newest touring route, 450kms of spectacular scenery winding past wineries, alpine thermal pools, wild surf, and wildlife.

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WE WILL REOPEN, Saturday 11th July 2026 @ 0900   

Kia Ora,

We sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding as our community recovers from the recent significant weather event.

With our town reopening and the weather forecast continuing to improve, we are pleased to advise that Whale Watch Kaikōura will reopen from 9:00 am Saturday morning.

Our whale watching tours will operate, subject to favourable sea and weather conditions.

As we reopen, our team will be working diligently to respond to all outstanding emails, phone calls, and messages as quickly as possible. We appreciate your continued patience while we work through enquiries.

TRAVEL ADVISORY:

Please note that State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura from Christchurch remains closed. The only road access to Kaikōura is currently via State Highway 1 north from Blenheim.

For the latest information on road conditions and closures, please visit the NZ Transport Agency website before travelling. 

We look forward to welcoming you back to Whale Watch Kaikōura and thank you for your continued support.   

Mānawatia a Matariki  

The Team at Whale Watch Kaikoura.