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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

 

WE ARE OPEN & OPERATING AS NORMAL

Kia Ora,

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

Our whale watching tours are operating as normal, subject to favourable sea and weather conditions.

TRAVEL ADVISORY:

Please note that State Highway 1 north and south of Kaikōura are open. A section of State Highway 1 south 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. 

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

Nga Manaakitanga  

The Team at Whale Watch Kaikoura.