Kaikōura Helicopters - Classic Whale Watch

Classic Whale Watch – Kaikōura Helicopters

Experience whale watching adventure in Kaikōura from above.

Take off from our beachfront helipad in Kaikōura and soar over the region’s world-famous deep-sea canyon, home to the magnificent Sperm Whale. From the comfort of your helicopter, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of these incredible marine mammals alongside the stunning Kaikōura coastline, the Seaward Kaikōura mountain range, and the iconic Kaikōura Peninsula.

This unique aerial perspective gives you the best chance to see whales in their natural habitat, with the added possibility of spotting migrating Humpback Whales (May–November), playful Hector’s Dolphins, and New Zealand Fur Seals basking on the rocks below.

Enjoy breathtaking scenery, world-class whale watching, and unforgettable memories—all in one incredible Kaikōura helicopter experience.

Highlights

Whale watching by helicopter for the ultimate aerial view.

Chance to see Sperm Whales, Humpbacks, dolphins, and seals.

Panoramic coastal and mountain scenery.

Depart from Kaikōura’s convenient beachfront helipad.

An unforgettable bucket-list New Zealand experience.

Approx 30-minute flight. 

If you cannot see the departure time you would prefer, please email info@kaikourahelicopters.com or call us on +64 3 319 6609.

The aircraft used is at the discretion of Kaikōura Helicopters.

Weather dependent

Minimum per-person fares are required for flights to depart, or why not choose to private charter the helicopter for guaranteed departure.

Infants aged 0 to 2 years old fly free of charge and must be seated on a paying adult's lap.

Kaikōura Helicopters supports Project Jonah, a registered charity that exists for one simple reason – to help marine mammals in desperate
need. Kaikoura Helicopters actively supports Project Jonah with funding and welcomes our guests to have the option to donate. Thank you.
https://www.projectjonah.org.nz/

Prices increase yearly on the 1st September until the 31st August