Wings Over Whales- Whale Watching Flights Kaikoura

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Whale Watching Flight in Kaikoura

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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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A very experienced pilot and a great flight - super trip!

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Reviewed 25-Dec-2024

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Very efficient, knowledgeable and friendly

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Very efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. Made to feel safe at all times.

Reviewed 19-Dec-2022

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Wings over whales pilots were friendly, informative and views were spectacular.

Reviewed 21-Mar-2018

Hello
I am travelling with an older gentleman who has limited mobility and I will mention paitence haha
What I was wanting to know is how easy is it to get in and out of the plane? John has fairly good mobility but struggles to be able to climb or duck into smaller spaces if this makes sense

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The operator is located in a fully wheelchair accessible building and are able to take those with limited mobility on all flights. The team will be happy to assist him to ensure he is safe an comfortable

Comment by: Kalena - ETG on 19th Oct 22 at 18:54

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Hi is there any discount for Gold Card,it would be for 2 adults on the 26th mid afternoon,cheers Peter

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Hello :-) Wenn are interested in your tour. Just one question in advance: Is there a refund if we don't see any whales?
Thank you, Caroline

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Hi Caroline, Wings Over Whales Kaikoura have a 95% success rate sighting whales but due to whales being in their natural environment there is no guarantee of a whale sighting. Refunds are unfortunately not given on completed flights.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 14th Nov 17 at 20:29

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Under what weather conditions don't you fly?

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Hi Margaret, Wings Over Whales will not fly if the winds are too strong, the pilot views the conditions unfavourable or if the weahter is restricting viewing. If the flight is cancelled then you will receive a full refund or the chance to rescedule.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 14th Sep 12 at 12:29

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