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Ultimate Adventure | South Pacific Helicopters

Fly with New Zealand's safest most experienced, award winning helicopter whale watching company. South Pacific Helicopters is truly the best way to see our incredible whales. We are QUALMARK GOLD too!

Fly with New Zealand's safest most experienced, award winning helicopter whale watching company. South Pacific Helicopters is truly the best way to see our incredible whales. We are QUALMARK GOLD too!

Highlights

  • This flight includes whales watching by Helicopter and mountain landing.
  • Sperm whales
  • Mountain views
  • Snow landing in the winter!

QUALMARK GOLD AWARD | 100% WEATHER REFUND GUARANTEE. “Experience the true magnitude of the world’s largest mammal, the whale!” - TOP REVIEWED! South Pacific Helicopters 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. The only locally owned and operated aviation company in Kaikoura, South Pacific Helicopter have a professional and friendly team who are committed to passenger safety and enjoyment. Endorsed GOLD standard by Qualmark (New Zealand’s official tourism quality assurance organisation) passengers with South Pacific Helicopters can be confident of a great experience. 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. 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..

Itinerary

  • Helicopter flight
  • Whale watching
  • Mountain landing
  • Panoramic views
  • Snow landing in the winter!
Adult $1,350.00

What's included

  • 80 minute experience combing whale watching, a scenic flight and an alpine landing to view the very best of Kaikoura
  • Snow landing in winter months!
  • View the sperm whales & dusky dolphins from above
  • Onboard commentary from local knowledgeable pilots
  • Headsets to enjoy commentary and ask any questions you may have onboard
  • Scenic landing at a secluded spot to take in the 360 degree panoramic views
  • FREE tea, coffee and hot chocolate for each booked passenger
  • FREE shuttle service to and from the Kaikoura township and the airport (this must be arranged 24 hours before your flight time)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 90 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • Kaikōura Airport
  • 617State Highway 1,
  • Peketā, New Zealand

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: South Pacific Helicopters 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 South Pacific Helicopters terms and conditions. Minimum number required per flight. Changes to flight time may be required due to dive patterns of what's on the day.

  • Prices for Adults & Children.

Available Bookings from 25 Apr to 8 May 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Bookings close in 5 hours...

  • Adult$945.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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Qualmark Certification

This award identifies a business with a high level of professionalism, a keen awareness of the impact it has on the environment and a commitment to a customer centric approach.

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.

This award recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand. It denotes exceptional customer experiences at the heart of everything the company does. This business is leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination.

When you see the Qualmark logo, your activity of choice is endorsed by New Zealand Tourism's official quality assurance organisation and backed by leaders in the industry. It's your trusted guide to iconic activities and experiences that are awarded for their exceptionally high level of quality, safety and sustainability.

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