Our Vision, Mission & Values

Our Vision, Mission & Values

Our vision (tūruapō)

To be the Destination, Experience and Company of Choice

Our mission (whāinga)

To Identify, Develop & Deliver WOW based experiences.

Our values (whanonga pono)

  • Manaakitanga (Customer)
  • Tino Rangatiratanga (Company)
  • Iwi Whanui (Community)
  • Kaitiakitanga (Conservation)
  • Whakapapa (Culture)

QUALMARK

New Zealand tourism's official mark of quality.

Qualmark works with Tourism New Zealand to help the tourism industry deliver high-quality experiences and maintain a high level of visitor satisfaction.

Whale Watch Kaikoura is proud to be a Qualmark Gold Awarded Visitor Activity

Qualmark Gold Accreditation

A Gold business is a best-in-class sustainable tourism business in New Zealand, delivering exceptional customer experiences, an integral part of everything they do. A Gold Sustainable Tourism Accreditation identifies those businesses leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world-class sustainable visitor destination.

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NAU MAI HAERE MAI KI WHALE WATCH KAIKOURA

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

  • MAKE A BOOKING TODAY
  • 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.