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KAIKOURA WEATHER

Next cruise status

  • TODAYAugust 11
  • Sailing7:15:00 AM
  • Sailing10:00:00 AM
  • Sailing12:45:00 PM

Need more information? Call (NZ) 0800 655 121 or email res@whalewatch.co.nz

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KAIKOURA WEATHER

Next cruise status

  • TODAYAugust 11
  • Sailing12:45:00 PM

Need more information? Call (NZ) 0800 655 121 or email res@whalewatch.co.nz

Kia Ora!

Welcome to Whale Watch Kaikoura

Your Ultimate Marine Experience.

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Our Home Kaikōura

A magical world where mountains meet the sea.

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Our nature perfect tail shot

Get close to nature, as you've never seen it before.

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Our people rich culture

The people, the land, the sea and all living things as one. Visit and hear our stories.

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Your experience Whale Watching Tours

Giant sperm whales are the stars of the show and year-round residents.

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Our Region

ALPINE PACIFIC TOURING ROUTE

New Zealand’s newest touring route, 450kms of spectacular scenery winding past wineries, alpine thermal pools, wild surf, and wildlife.

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To check our tour schedule, availability or to make a booking, please click on the following link.

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  • There is high demand for our tours particularly during peak times, we strongly recommend that you make a booking well in advance of your preferred day of travel to minimize disappointment. 

To find answers to many of your questions, please click on the following link.

To find out more about the marine wildlife we can encounter off the Kaikoura Coast, please click on the following link.

TRAVEL ADVISORY:

Please note that a section of State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura is down to one lane near Hawkeswood and is under stop/go temporary traffic management. Please expect delays along this route and plan your journey accordingly.

For the latest information on road conditions, please visit the NZ Transport Agency website before travelling. 

Nga Manaakitanga  

The Team at Whale Watch Kaikoura.