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Premium Whale Watching Flight - Wings Over Whales - Kaikoura

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Fly with New Zealand's safest, most experienced, award winning aeroplane whale watching company. Wings Over Whales is truly the best way to see our incredible whales, dolphins and stunning mountains!

Fly with New Zealand's safest, most experienced, award winning aeroplane whale watching company. Wings Over Whales is truly the best way to see our incredible whales, dolphins and stunning mountains!

Highlights

  • Enjoy stunning views over Kaikōura
  • See magnificent whales and dolphins in their natural habitat
  • Fantastic photo opportunities of the whales and scenic views
  • Qualmark Gold award
  • Newest Planes in Kaikoura

THE ONLY LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED AVIATION COMPANY IN KAIKOURA

100% WEATHER REFUND GUARANTEE.

“Experience the true magnitude of the world’s largest mammal, the whale!” - TOP REVIEWED!

Wings over Whales Kaikoura provide whale watching and scenic flights, getting you up close and personal with the magnificent Sperm Whales off the coast of Kaikoura, New Zealand. With a year-round population of Sperm Whale, Dusky Dolphins and other visiting whale and dolphin species, Kaikoura is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular places for your whale watching experience.

Wings Over Whales have a professional and friendly team and premises who are committed to passenger safety and enjoyment. Endorsed GOLD standard by Qualmark (New Zealand’s official tourism quality assurance organisation) passengers at Wings Over Whales can be confident of a great experience. A cup of free hot tea, coffee or hot chocolate available for booked guests.

All passengers will have their own window seat and the company operate high-winged aircraft which permits clear unobstructed viewing of Kaikoura’s incredible whales and marine life. During your flight whales and dolphins will be orbited at a height of 150 metres (or 500ft) giving you the opportunity to clearly see and photograph these animals from head to tail.

Wings Over Whales have been conducting whale watching flights for over 30 years and are the longest running and most experienced commercial aerial whale watching company in Kaikoura. While there is no 100% guarantee to see a whale on every flight, we have a solid understanding of the whales’ surfacing habits and a very high success rate. We pride ourselves on being the most trustworthy company and will always be honest about the weather conditions and your chances of seeing a whale.

Things you may see

  • Sperm whales
  • Dusky dolphins
  • Humpback whales
Adult $275.00
Child $130.00 (3 - 11 years)
Infant $0.00 (0 - 2 years)

What's included

  • Flight over Kaikōura's beautiful landscape searching for whales & dolphins

Duration

  • 40 minutes

Location

  • Main Terminal Building, Kaikoura Airport
  • 617 State Highway 1, Peketa, Kaikoura 7374

Restrictions

  • The maximum weight per seat is 135kgs.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please Note: Wings Over Whales has the right to alter passenger's flight times/bookings at their discretion, due to scheduling restrictions, weight and balance of the aircraft, to fill flights.

    All flights are subject to weather conditions, minimum numbers and Wings over Whales terms and conditions.


  • Minimum number required per flight. Changes to flight time may be required.

Available Bookings from 17 Dec to 30 Dec 2024

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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nicolasb4 from France wrote on 22 February 2023

Very good

Nous avons vu un cachalot et une baleine bleue, il faut avoir le coeur accroché. Une navette est offerte depuis votre hôtel a l'aérodrome. L'accueil et les explications était très bien. Nous recommandons cette compagnie et cette experience de voyage, plutôt que de prendre un gros bateau qui est surpeuplé et qui dérange la vie marine.

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claires24 from France wrote on 22 December 2022

Super expérience

Super matinée avec l’équipe de Wings Over Whales. Malheureusement nous n’avons pas eu la chance de voir de baleine mais l’ensemble du personnel était adorable et le vol scénique très beau!

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Sacha Vagner from France wrote on 27 August 2020

Super souvenir !

Après avoir lu les commentaires nous étions inquiétés de réserver, mais l’expérience a été formidable ! Nous sommes arrivé pile à l’heure a cause de problèmes sur la route, l’équipe a été très accueillante et rassurante pour la demie heure en avance que nous avions loupé. A l’arrivée nous avons eu une explication sur les cachalots, baleines ou autres animaux marins que nous allions voir. Nous étions 4 dans l’avion, dont l’un d’entre nous a l’avant, avec le pilote ! Nous sommes restés un peu plus longtemps que prévu en vol car nous n’avions pas trouvé de cachalot, l’entreprise a joué le jeu ! Grâce à eux, nous avons un souvenir inoubliable ! Sacha et samantha

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Loïc MORTIER from France wrote on 14 July 2020

Un excellent moment

Une équipe adorable, aux petits soins et une expérience extra !

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Michele Di Nucci from France wrote on 09 March 2019

Tiroir caisse

Ils ont décidé de maintenir le vol malgré les conditions de visibilité défavorables. Résultat, nous n'avons pas vu de baleine et ils nous ont même pas remboursé une partie du billet.

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This award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Their proactive leadership and management ensure the business's focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to create genuine, constantly evolving and sustainable tourism experiences.

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