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How we operate How we find whales

Sperm Whales "Click" to communicate and navigate in the darkness of the deep sea, by listening to these clicks using an underwater directional hydrophone our experienced crew can determine where a whale (or whales) may be.

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Our tours Year Round

Tour departure times all year are*:
7:45AM 10:30AM 13:15PM

*An extra tour is scheduled at 16:00PM from November to March.

Tour scheduling is subject to customer demand and minimum numbers. Please note check-in times do not indicate when the actual tour departs but when check-in procedures begin. You do not need to be here any earlier than your designated check-in time.

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Nau Mai Haere Mai Ki Whale Watch Kaikoura  

 

50% OFF Winter Whale Sale T's & C's

  • PARTIAL REFUNDS DO NOT APPLY - In the event of a partial refund the recipient may exchange the remaining value within the Whale Watch Gift Shop or towards the purchase of another Whale Watch Tour. This applies to both combo's & direct 50% off tickets (1st May-30th September).

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL OUR CUSTOMERS:

  • We will be carrying out some much-needed work to repair and upgrade our public carparking area.
  • This work will begin from Thursday 15th August 2024 and weather permitting will be completed on the 30th of Sept 2024.
  • We will do what we can to minimize disruption, unfortunately with this kind of project some disruption will be inevitable.
  • We ask you to please follow safety signs, stay behind any safety barriers and listen to any instruction given to you by our team or lead contractor.
  • If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us directly on 0800 655 121 (within NZ)
  • We apologies for any inconvenience this work may cause.