Experience breathtaking whale watching flights over Kaikoura’s coastline. Spot majestic sperm whales, playful dolphins, and stunning alpine scenery. Book your adventure today.
Experience breathtaking whale watching flights over Kaikoura’s coastline. Spot majestic sperm whales, playful dolphins, and stunning alpine scenery. Book your adventure today.
- Kaikoura Airport - Experience aerial whale and dolphin watching. For a 30-minute flight, please set aside a full hour to enable adjustments to your start time, ensuring the best opportunity to observe marine mammals.
- Kaikoura Airport - Experience aerial whale and dolphin watching. For a 30-minute flight, please set aside a full hour to enable adjustments to your start time, ensuring the best opportunity to observe marine mammals.

- Children & infants welcome
- Use of a headset
- Children & infants welcome
- Use of a headset
Experience the world-famous sperm whales and marine life of Kaikōura with an unforgettable Whale Watching Flight. From the sky, enjoy the perfect vantage point to admire these magnificent creatures in their natural environment, fully appreciating their immense size and beauty.
During the journey, there may be opportunities to see dolphins, humpback…
Experience the world-famous sperm whales and marine life of Kaikōura with an unforgettable Whale Watching Flight. From the sky, enjoy the perfect vantage point to admire these magnificent creatures in their natural environment, fully appreciating their immense size and beauty.
During the journey, there may be opportunities to see dolphins, humpback whales, blue whales, orcas, and other passing cetaceans. The flight also offers breathtaking views of Kaikōura’s dramatic mountains meeting the vibrant seas—a truly unforgettable sight.
For over 30 years, Air Kaikōura’s friendly team has been delivering high-quality experiences, combining expert knowledge with exceptional service.
While every effort is made to locate whales, they are wild animals, and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Refunds or rescheduling are not available if whales are not sighted, but the stunning scenery and the unique opportunity to experience Kaikōura’s incredible landscapes and marine environment from above are sure to delight.
- If you are over 120kg, please contact us. Unfortunately we are unable to provide refunds if you arrive and exceed our weight limits, please call us in advance to discuss if you have any concerns.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.