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The Best Things to Do in Kaikoura | Updated December 2024

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Wine and dine surround by mountaintops, farm country, river braids and flats. Experiences it all with South Pacific Helicopters and Matai Peak. 

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Whale Watch cruise
Travel by luxury vehicle
Delicious picnic morning and afternoon teas
Cafe lunch in Kaikoura
Wine tasting at a Waipara Winery
Courtesy pickup/drop off at your hotel

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Whale watching by aeroplane offers a unique perspective and the opportunity to view whales and dolphins in their natural environment. From the air passengers can experience the true magnitude of the world’s largest mammal, the whale.

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A flight that showcases the very best the beautiful coastal town of Kaikoura has to offer, from the wonderful marine creatures such as whales and dolphins to the towering peaks of the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges.

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Whale Watch cruise or flight.
Travel by luxury vehicle 
Delicious picnic morning or afternoon tea.
Cafe lunch in Kaikoura
Courtesy pickup/drop off at your hotel

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See Kaikoura's marine wildlife from all angles with our amazing new COMBO experience! We've teamed up with our mates at Dolphin Encounter to give you a day you will never forget.

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Our scenic experience will take in the sites of Kaikoura's stunning coastline on your way to the breathtaking mountains of the Kaikoura Seaward ranges and Mt Fyffe.

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Wings over Whales have partnered with one of the New Zealand high countries most remote farm stations “Middlehurst” for an accessible high-country experience that is found nowhere else. 

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Our Longest and most exclusive tour! Our Ultimate Adventure is an incredible experience capturing everything Kaikoura. Air, land and sea! This tour combines whales watching, our Aftershock Adventure and includes two alpine landings!

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The Best Things to Do in Kaikoura

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)

Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

Matai Peak Experience

Llama Trek (Taster) - Kowhai River Valley and Native Woodland Tour

Private Kaikoura Whale Watch

Whale Watching Flight

Whale Watch Premier

Llama Trek (Half-day) - Kaikoura Bay, Beaches & Seal Colony

Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch flight

Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

Whale Watching Ultimate Adventure Tour

Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet

Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour

Kaikoura Whale Watch

Whales by air & Dolphins by Sea

Kaikoura Helicopters ATV Adventure

Scenic Adventure

Middlehurst Station

Kaikoura Ultimate Adventure