Whale watching | Wildlife Encounters
South Pacific Helicopters provides New Zealand's most unique nature experience, Whale Watching by helicopter. Let us show you the amazing leviathans of the deep the Sperm whales of the Kaikoura Whale Sanctuary. The wild is closer than you think.
617 State Highway 1, Peketa, Kaikōura
View mapWe have a large carpark suitable for all sized vehicles.
8:30am to 5:00pm, 7 Days
From our helipads located adjacent to the unique Kaikoura Whale Sanctuary we can have you airborne and searching within minutes for the amazing leviathans of the deep, the Sperm Whales that are resident in the Kaikoura region year round. During your experience with us you will be taken on a journey above one of New Zealand’s most unique areas, The Kaikoura Whale Sanctuary. There is also a chance to see the incredibly playful Dusky Dolphins and New Zealand Fur Seals which also call this sanctuary home. Our experiences also enable you to view the beautiful coastline and the spectacular Seaward Kaikoura mountains rising out of the ocean to over 2500 metres, on some of our flights we include a landing at our exclusive landing sites.
Minimum numbers apply. Group and family rates are available directly.
Experiences are able to be changed up to 24 hours prior to departure free of charge. Cancellations less than 48 hours will be charged 50% cancellation fee. No shows will not be refunded. If the experience is cancelled by South Pacific Whale Watch due to circumstances outside of its control a full refund will be given.
All year round
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