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Whale Watch® Kaikōura is New Zealand’s ultimate year round nature experience offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale. An impressive 95% success rate means we guaranteed an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale.
The minimum age limit for children traveling on a whale watch tour is 3yrs+. See our Child Policy for further details.
Due to popularity, advanced bookings are essential.

Please note that times mentioned are check-in times only - please do not come earlier than the times specified.

Please note, our tours are currently closed due to New Zealand's Level 4 COVID-19 lock down. For more details on our response to COVID-19, please click here

 

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To check our tour schedule, availability or to make a booking, please click on the following link.

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  • There is high demand for our tours particularly during peak times, we strongly recommend that you make a booking well in advance of your preferred day of travel to minimize disappointment. 

To find answers to many of your questions, please click on the following link.

To find out more about the marine wildlife we can encounter off the Kaikoura Coast, please click on the following link.

TRAVEL ADVISORY:

Please note that a section of State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura is down to one lane near Hawkeswood and is under stop/go temporary traffic management. Please expect delays along this route and plan your journey accordingly.

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

Nga Manaakitanga  

The Team at Whale Watch Kaikoura.