Whale Watch Kaikoura is the only vessel based whale watching company in New Zealand offering exciting up-close encounters with the largest toothed predator in the World, the Giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment at all times of the year.
Their 95% success rate means they guarantee an 80% refund if your tours does not see a whale.
Every Whale Watch tour is a unique experience and the sightings vary. Typically you would see 1-2 whales per tour. Giant Sperm Whales are the stars of the show and year-round residents. A typical Whale Watch tour may encounter New Zealand Fur Seals, pods of Dusky Dolphins and the endangered Wandering Albatross.
Depending on the season you may also see migrating Humpback Whales, Pilot Whales, Blue Whales and Southern Right Whales. Kaikōura often hosts Orca especially during summer months.
Kaikōura is also home to the world's smallest and rarest - the Hectors. Kaikōura also attracts the largest concentration and variety of seabirds on mainland New Zealand including 13 species of Albatross, 14 varieties of Petrels and 7 types of Shearwater.
Key information:
- Whale Watch operates daily all year round (except Christmas Day and 4-5 Sep 2024).
- Two options available - Ocean view cabin or VIP Captain's cabin.
- Ocean view cabin: 104 passengers
- VIP Captain's cabin: 12 passengers
- Operating for 35 years
- Departures: up to 8 departures (based on demand)
- Duration: allow 3.5 hours (incl check in safety briefing and transfers)
- Time on the water: just under 2.5 hours
- 2 boats.
- Transport Base <> Harbour included
Trade collaterals:
Contact Details:
| Trade: | Abba Kahu |
| Trade Email: | [email protected] |
| Reservations Email: | [email protected] |
| Phone: | 0800 655 121 or +64 (0)3 319 6767 |
| Address: | Whaleway Station Road, Kaikōura 7340 |
| Website: | whalewatch.co.nz |