Kaikoura Day Trip from Christchurch with Whale Watching Cruise

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Duration: from 10 to 11 hours
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Experience Highlights

Discover the waters off Kaikoura on this day trip from Christchurch that includes a whale watching cruise. You'll also have the opportunity to see sea lions, visit a winery in Waipara and have lunch.

Transfers from your hotel are included and a guide will accompany you and a small group of participants.

  • See whales and other marine animals in their natural habitat.
  • Board a cruise around Kaikoura and view the coastline from the water.
  • Learn about the area and the animals from an expert guide.

What’s included

  • Kaikoura Whale Watching Excursion
  • Driver / guide
  • Live comments
  • Whale watching cruise

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Step by Step

Join this day trip to Kaikoura from Christchurch and board a whale watching cruise to see whales in their natural habitat. You'll be picked up from your Christchurch hotel and transferred by private vehicle.

You'll be accompanied by a small group of around 8 participants, plus an expert guide who will provide relevant information about the sites you'll see.

During the whale watching cruise, you will have panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, such as the Kaikoura Ranges, and the Pacific Ocean. You will be able to observe different species of whales and other animals, such as dusky dolphins.

Sea lion watching at selected locations is included throughout the tour, as well as a visit to a winery in Waipara (if there is enough time) and lunch.

Reviews

4.6
· 1117 Reviews
  • G
    G. Z.
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    The whale watching excursion was a unique experience, but it would be ideal to have more time options for the tour.
  • K
    K. N.
    4
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    The excursion was amazing, seeing the whales up close was a unique and unforgettable experience.
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    A. I.
    5
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    I loved seeing the whales up close, it was a unique experience. I always wanted to do something like this and it exceeded my expectations.
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    U. M.
    4
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    The whale tour in Kaikoura was great, we saw a lot of whales. Highly recommended for everyone, a unique experience.
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