Whale Watching Flight in Kaikoura

Highlights

• 30 minute scenic plane flight
• Whale watching from above
• History of the region and whales
• Spot playful Dusky Dolphins

Description

This amazing aerial tour allows you to experience so much more than what its name suggests. The Wings over Whales tour flies you over the stunning Kaikoura area of New Zealand, for a thirty minute tour of this beautiful peninsula and its marine inhabitants.

Hop in to a 7-seater Gippsland Aeronautics Airvan for your flight. Relax into your spot in a guaranteed window seat and enjoy the unfolding panoramic views below. As you fly, your experienced and friendly pilot will give full commentary on the history of the area, as well as comprehensive information on the whales that live here. 

Looking out from under the high wings of the plane, you will see the glorious blues and greens of the Kaikoura peninsula from the best vantage point possible!

Then, there’s the majestic Sperm Whales! These amazing mammals frequent the Kaikoura area due to the Hikorangi Trench (a deep sea trench that is around 1,000 m (3,000ft) deep, and up to 2,000 m (6,000ft) in some areas), which shelters an abundance of Squid, Groper, Ling and Shark – just a few favourite meals of the mighty whale.

During your thirty minute flight, you're likely to spot a Sperm Whale, along with pods of playful Dusky Dolphins. With a bit of luck, you may also see Southern Right, Humpback, Fin, Sei, Brydes, Pilot, Southern Bottlenose or Blue Whales, as well as Common, Hectors, Risso's and Southern Right Whale Dolphins, or even an Orca!

You will land with a deep appreciation for the grandeur of these amazing animals, a love for the beautiful Kaikoura area and a smile on your face.

Trip Includes

• Safety briefing & short history of the region and whales
• 30 minute scenic plane flight & whale watching

Duration

• Allow 1 hour including transfers from Kaikoura township

Departures

• Departs every hour on the hour between 9am & 4pm
• Departs from Kaikoura airport which is located 7kms from town
• Operates all year

Other Information

• Children under 3 years that do not require a seat travel free
• Please contact the reservations team to organise transfers 
• After the flight relax in the log terminal or have a drink in the upstairs lounge looking over the sea & local mountains

Normal Retail Prices

• Adult: NZD$250.00
• Child (3-11yrs): NZD$150.00

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