Marine Biologist Whale Watching Helicopter Tour Kaikoura

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About the Activity

PRIVATE TOUR - Price is for up to 5 passengers, not per adult. This exciting new product is the only one of its kind in New Zealand and is in collaboration with a local Marine Mammal Biologist who represent Kaikoura Marine Mammal Foundation. We depart in our Eurocopter and head out to explore the Hikurangi Marine reserve where the whales reside close to the Kaikōura coastline, during this time the marine biologist will share their broad knowledge of all things marine and answer any questions you may have during the tour. After, we will head to Karaka Lobster cafe to collect a crayfish lunch and take it to the mountains to eat with the most breathtaking views. After lunch, we will depart and our pilot will give you a personal tour of the damage caused by the devastating 2016 Kaikōura Earthquake where you will be shown large landslides, rivers that have been diverted by fault lines, and other interesting sights before the conclusion of the experience.

3 hours

Private Tour

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Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Use of equipment : Other.

Bottled Water on request

Food and drink : Lunch. Crayfish lunch included

Marine Biologist - Dr Krista Van Der Linde

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Kaikoura(Pass By)

Kaikoura, New ZealandExperience the Kaikoura whales & cray like never before.View Location

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If you need to avail of our courtesy shuttle please send an email to arrange this with your booking reference number to: info@spheli.co.nzView Location

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Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Auckland time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by South Pacific Helicopters NZCreated on 04 Jul 2022Created on 09 Apr 2025

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