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The Best Things to Do in Kaikoura | Updated November 2024

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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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Complimentary transfers to & from EcoZip shop in Kaikōura town, to ziplines at Rakanui Station. Five unique, dual flying fox ziplines, allow you to fly 2km side-by-side with a friend. Please allow 3.5 hours to complete the full experience.

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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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Enjoy a flight to Mt Fyffe an enjoyable lunch with bubbles amongst views that are second to none.  

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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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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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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 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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In stunning Kaikoura, experience the magnificent wildlife and scenery from the comfort of a helicopter and see sperm whales from top to tail! Your 45 minute tour lets you view the whales and see breathtaking views of mountains and sea. 

The Best Things to Do in Kaikoura

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight (Extended)

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

Whales by air & Dolphins by Sea

Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour

Kaikōura Ziplining & Native Forest Trail

Whale Watching Flight

Picnic on Mt Fyffe

Private Kaikoura Whale Watch

40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet

Kaikoura Helicopters ATV Adventure

Kaikoura Ultimate Adventure

Matai Peak Experience

Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch flight

Kaikoura Whale Watch

Whale Watching Ultimate Adventure Tour

Whale Watch Ocean Safari

Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch