Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour by Canterbury Leisure Tours

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Duration:
Location: Kaikoura, New Zealand | Kaikoura, New Zealand


Category: Cruises & Water Tour

Highlights:
Chance to see Giant Sperm Whales, orcas, seals, & dolphins
Experiencing New Zealand’s most diverse seabird population
Modern vessel with dry, semi-enclosed viewing areas
Expert commentary from experienced local guides
Comfortable, scenic ride through green, pastoral landscapes

Inclusions:
Guided whale-watching tour
Admission fees
Live tour commentary provided in English
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Christchurch hotel

Description:

Keep your eyes peeled for the explosive blasts of sea spray from resident giant sperm whales that call the Kaikoura Peninsula home. Along the way, you may even catch a glimpse of orcas, fur seals, dolphins, and seabirds as you cruise through this marine paradise on your whale-watching boat tour.

Ride from Christchurch through the hill country of North Canterbury to Kaikoura in comfortable coach buses. Once you arrive, hop aboard a modern, ocean-going vessel as it embarks into green waters framed by snow-capped mountains. Experienced captains and crew know exactly where to go for the best viewing opportunities for sperm whales and provide expert commentary throughout your trip.

As you navigate between viewing spots, enjoy the covered enclosures that keep you warm and dry on deck, but don’t stop looking for more wildlife. If you’re lucky, you might see good-natured pods of dolphins racing alongside the boat or albatross and petrels gracefully riding in the breeze above.

No matter where you look, there’s always a chance to see something new as you continue your search to find one of the largest species of whales in the world. Fortunately, with a 95% sighting guarantee and year-round tours, Kaikoura’s biggest residents are almost always up for a visit.

Back at the dock, take an hour to explore Kaikoura or grab a bite to eat at one of the local cafes before jumping back on the bus and riding back to Christchurch.