



by Air Kaikoura Aero Club
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$590This 40-minute scenic flight departs from Kaikōura airport and offers aerial views of sperm whales and other marine animals off the coast. Passengers receive a window seat and a headset with live commentary from the pilot, who provides information about the whales and local marine life. During the flight, the plane flies over the whale watching area where sightings of sperm whales, dolphins, humpback whales, blue whales, or orcas are possible. The route also includes views of Kaikōura’s mountains meeting the sea before returning to the airport. While the operator makes every effort to locate whales, sightings cannot be guaranteed. No refunds or rescheduling are available if whales are not seen, but the scenery and marine environment from above are notable throughout the flight.
Whale Watching Scenic Flight
Check in and attend a briefing about Kaikōura’s whales and marine life. The flight departs from the airport, flying to the whale watching area off the coast for views of whales from the air. Passengers also see the alpine and coastal scenery before returning to the airport.
At Kaikoura Airport, 10min drive south of Kaikoura. Turn right on arrival, Free parking. Checkin 30min before your flight. Flight times may be adjusted to align with whale dive times, this may result in earlier departures. If you are not present at the checkin time, the flight may depart without you
End point
At Kaikoura Airport, 10min drive south of Kaikoura. Turn right on arrival, Free parking. Checkin 30min before your flight. Flight times may be adjusted to align with whale dive times, this may result in earlier departures. If you are not present at the checkin time, the flight may depart without you




by Air Kaikoura Aero Club
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$590This 40-minute scenic flight departs from Kaikōura airport and offers aerial views of sperm whales and other marine animals off the coast. Passengers receive a window seat and a headset with live commentary from the pilot, who provides information about the whales and local marine life. During the flight, the plane flies over the whale watching area where sightings of sperm whales, dolphins, humpback whales, blue whales, or orcas are possible. The route also includes views of Kaikōura’s mountains meeting the sea before returning to the airport. While the operator makes every effort to locate whales, sightings cannot be guaranteed. No refunds or rescheduling are available if whales are not seen, but the scenery and marine environment from above are notable throughout the flight.
Whale Watching Scenic Flight
Check in and attend a briefing about Kaikōura’s whales and marine life. The flight departs from the airport, flying to the whale watching area off the coast for views of whales from the air. Passengers also see the alpine and coastal scenery before returning to the airport.
At Kaikoura Airport, 10min drive south of Kaikoura. Turn right on arrival, Free parking. Checkin 30min before your flight. Flight times may be adjusted to align with whale dive times, this may result in earlier departures. If you are not present at the checkin time, the flight may depart without you
End point
At Kaikoura Airport, 10min drive south of Kaikoura. Turn right on arrival, Free parking. Checkin 30min before your flight. Flight times may be adjusted to align with whale dive times, this may result in earlier departures. If you are not present at the checkin time, the flight may depart without you