Kaikōura Whale Watch Tour from Christchurch - Small Group

4.4(13)10 hFree cancellationBy Cheeky Kea Tours

Get up close to majestic whales on your 2-hour marine cruise

About this activity

Discover New Zealand's marine wildlife capital on this whale watching day tour from Christchurch to Kaikōura. Journey along a spectacular coastal route to witness giant sperm whales, humpbacks, dolphins, and seabirds in their natural habitat.

Travel through Canterbury with your expert Kiwi guide, stopping at Cheviot and Hundalee Hills where fur seals bask on rocks.

Board your whale watching vessel with naturalist guides. The Kaikōura Canyon creates nutrient-rich waters attracting incredible marine diversity. Search for sperm whales, humpbacks, orcas, and dolphins using hydrophone tracking technology. When time permits, stop at Waipara wine region for tastings.

Travel carbon-neutral in a Mercedes Sprinter with WiFi and USB charging. With maximum 16 guests, enjoy personalized attention and lunch included on this ultimate whale watching experience.

What's included

✓Carbon-neutral tour—100% offset emissions
✓Bottled water and Kiwi snacks throughout the day
✓Expert local guide with live commentary
✓Transportation in modern Mercedes Sprinter with WiFi & USB charging
✓Lunch (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available with advance notice)
✓Whale Watch Kaikoura cruise with naturalist guides
✓Hotel pickup and drop-off from 15 central Christchurch locations
✓Small-group tour (maximum 16 guests)
✓Wine tasting at Waipara family vineyard (time permitting, approx. 60% of tours)

Meeting and pickup

We only pick up from locations we have been notified of. Please make sure you let us know your pick up location will be the bus interchange. Please be waiting at the Intercity Bus Stop on Lichfield Street. It is recommended that you arrive 5 minutes prior to your pick up time.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking
Alcohol will only be served to people 18 years and older
Travel time included in total duration

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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