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Whale tail splashing in water in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.
Aerial of peninsula in the Kaikour whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.
Fur seal on shore in Kaikoura whale watching tour in Christchurch New Zealand.
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour

By Canterbury Leisure Tours
2.2 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $296 per adult
Features
Overview
  • Discover the local Sperm Whales & Dusky Dolphins of Kaikoura
  • Opportunities to see a host of spectacular marine life
  • Modern vessel with state-of-art visual features
  • Expert commentary from experienced local guides
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off included

Activity location

    • Kaikoura, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Christchurch (Hotel Pickup)
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

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Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Tour
  • Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes11h 30m11h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00am
Price details
CA $296.34 x 1 AdultCA $296.34

Total
Price is CA $296.34
Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Tour with Lunch
  • Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes11h 30m11h 30m
  • English
  • Food only

Select this option to include lunch at at local Kaikoura Cafe.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00am
Price details
CA $325.56 x 1 AdultCA $325.56

Total
Price is CA $325.56

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided whale-watching tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your Christchurch hotel
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch - unless lunch option chosen

Know before you book

  • Children 3 and younger are not allowed on the Whale Watch Boats
  • 4 Adults are required for this activity to take place.
  • Return transport is available from most centrally located Christchurch hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

Enjoy a full day in Kaikoura, where mountains meet the sea, and spend your day getting close to nature. Travel from Christchurch through the rural pastoral scenes of North Canterbury to Kaikoura in comfortable coaches. Upon arrival, join your modern, ocean-going vessel for an exciting up-close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whales and acrobatic Dusky Dolphins in their natural environment, which can be viewed year-round. On any given day, you may be lucky enough to see some occasional visitors including Blue Whales, Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Pilot Whales, and Orcas. Your boat will also feature a unique, award-winning series of animation sequences designed to reveal Kaikoura’s hidden wildlife wonders both below and above the sea while the tour is taking place.

Back at the dock, take some time to explore Kaikoura or grab a bite to eat at one of the local cafes before jumping back on the bus and heading back to Christchurch. On the way, meet the local seals at a seal colony just outside of Kaikoura and stop by a winery in Waipara (time permitting) for a tasting of quality local wine.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

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    • Kaikoura, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChristchurch (Hotel Pickup)
    • Christchurch, New Zealand