Duration:
Approx 60 Minutes
Price:
From $610 per person
Person:
Min 2 - Max 6 Passengers
Product Code:
TOPNTAI
Top 'n' Tail Whale Watching
From whale tail to mountain top, this flight has it all covered and is one of our favorites!
Your tour will begin with lifting off from our beachfront helipad and flying out over the Kaikōura Peninsula into the Hikurangi Marine Reserve to search for the incredible wildlife found in Kaikōura’s waters.
View the mighty Sperm Whale as he rests on the surface of the ocean, catching his breath in between deep dives foraging for food.
Kaikōura is also a migratory route for a variety of different whale and dolphin species such as the Humpback Whale, Blue Whale, Southern Right Whale, and Orca, so we never know from flight to flight when we might spot something different!
After viewing magnificent marine life, you will fly high above Kaikōura and land amongst the towering seaward Kaikōura ranges.
From here you will take in some of the most breath-taking views that New Zealand has to offer. (Snow Landings in winter!)
With views to the west of the mountainous seaward Kaikōura ranges, east over the Kaikoura township to the iconic Kaikōura Peninsula, stretching out like a whale’s fluke and then head south down a coastline that stretches for miles. On a clear day you can even glimpse the North Island on the horizon!
Lift off and fly around the western face of Mt Fyffe where your pilot will point out landslides and large cracks along the hill sides created by the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake.
Keep an eye out for wild deer as we fly around the remote mountain range before descending back down the Hapuku River to land back at our beachfront helipads.
Kaikōura Helicopters supports Project Jonah, a registered charity existing for one simple reason – to help marine mammals in desperate need. Their vision is to create a world where these animals are respected and protected. Project Jonah has pioneered whale rescue techniques and has shared this technology and expertise with the rest of the world. Kaikoura Helicopters actively support Project Jonah with funding and welcome our guests to have the option to donate when paying for their trip. Thank you.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy spectacular views over the Kaikoura coastline and the mighty ranges.
- Spot sperm whales from above and maybe even pods of dolphins.
- Lift off and fly around the western face of Mt Fyffe.
- Spot wild deer as you fly around the remote mountain range.
Tour Details
- Minimum per person fares are required for flights to depart.
- Price is per person for 3 years old plus.
- No child prices apply.
- Infants 0 to 2 years old are free of charge and will be secured on the lap of a fare paying passenger.
- Flight is subject to weather.
- No refunds for bookings cancelled within 24 hours of departure.
- Gift Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
- Helicopter used is at the discretion of GCH Aviation.
- Prices increase yearly on the 1st of September until the 31st of August.
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