Travel Tips
Kaikoura Whale Watching
Kaikoura Whale Watching
 |
 |
Kaikoura Whale Watching is the must-do activity while in this wonderous, peaceful town. Not only do you get a rare chance to get up close and personal with these majestic mammals, but you also get to choose HOW and WHERE you'd like to see the whales from.
Spend the day getting close to nature on a whale-watching day trip to Kaikoura, renowned for its variety of marine mammals. You'll enjoy a scenic drive through the rolling hill country of North Canterbury, go on a whale-watching boat tour from Kaikoura, visit a seal colony and complete the day with a wine tasting at a local vineyard.
Please search the following link for Kaikoura Whale Watching
On your whale-watching cruise from beautiful Kaikoura, where the mountains meet the sea, you might spot giant sperm whales, acrobatic dusky dolphins, seals and royal albatross.
After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll visit a seal colony to view fur seals at close quarters. On your return journey to Christchurch you'll stop at a North Canterbury vineyard where a wine tasting has been arranged for your pleasure.
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch
Highlights:
- Day trip from Christchurch to go whale-watching from Kaikoura
- Scenic drive through North Canterbury's rolling hill country
- Whale-watching boat tour to spot whales, dolphins, seals and other marine life
- Visit to a seal colony
- Wine tasting at a North Canterbury vineyard
- Fully guided tour and commentary
- Pickup and drop off from centrally located Christchurch hotels
Departure Point:
Tour departs from selected Christchurch hotels
Departure Time: 8:00am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.
Return Details:
Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:30pm
For more information and booking please visit...Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour
Traveller Reviews:
it's a must! but you might consider doing it if u have seasick as the normal sea conditions are waves 1-2m high,
Reviewed by: Meda-Ramona S, Romania, June 2010
Not to be missed. As there is a 'resident' Sperm Whale in the bay. It is almost certain that you will see it surface blow and dive. Also the sight of the Albatross is memorable. pick - up and Guide very good. All done professionally.
Reviewed by: Roger D, United Kingdom, April 2010
The trip did all it stated and luckily the weather changed as we were out on the sea so although cut short we saw a sperm whale and 100s of dolphins.
Reviewed by: Lesley J, Spain, February 2010