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Kaikoura Day Trip including Whale Watch from Christchurch

By Ultimate New Zealand Tours Limited
Free cancellation available
Price is £289 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Explore the breathtaking coastal beauty of Kaikoura on this full-day adventure. Witness majestic sperm whales and playful dolphins in their natural habitats while enjoying spectacular views of the Southern Alps. Visit the local seal colony and delve into the region's rich history at the Kaikoura Museum. This tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and offers a hassle-free experience with hotel pickups, air-conditioned transport, and a professional English-speaking guide included.

  • Duration: 8-10 hours of exploration
  • Visit iconic whale-watching spots and marine wildlife encounters
  • Includes hotel pickup/drop-off and transport
  • Optional activities available like whale watching and zip-lining

Activity location

  • Ohau Point Seal Colony
    • State Highway 1, Ohau Point,
    • Kaikoura, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Christchurch
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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Kaikoura Day Trip from Christchurch in English

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Opening hours: Mon 00:00-23:59
  • English

Kaikoura Day Trip from Chch: Kaikoura Day Trip from Christchurch

Language options: English
Price details
£130.18 x 4 Adults£520.72
Paid at activity£633.92
Total
Price is £1,154.64

Including the Whale Watch Boat in English

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Opening hours: Mon 00:00-23:59
  • English

Including the Whale Watch Boat: Kaikoura Private day tour Including the Whale Watch Boat
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£260.80 x 4 Adults£1,043.20
Paid at activity£633.92
Total
Price is £1,677.12

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    WiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Eco Zip Line Adventures tickets not included .Should be booked separately.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Whale Watching Cruise Tickets not Included, should be booked separately

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Ohau Point Seal Colony

  • 45m
Stroll along the Kaikoura Peninsula walkway to the local seal colony, where you’ll see New Zealand fur seals lounging on the rocks or splashing in the water. This free and accessible site offers a unique opportunity to observe seals up close in their natural habitat.

Whaleway Station Road

  • 3h
Join our expert local guide as you board a modern vessel designed for marine wildlife viewing. You’ll venture into the deep waters off the Kaikoura coast, one of the best places in the world to spot sperm whales year-round. Along the way, you may also see dusky dolphins, albatrosses, and other incredible marine life.

Kaikoura Museum

  • 45m
Explore Kaikoura’s rich history through interactive exhibits on local marine life, early European settlers, and Maori heritage. Your visit will deepen your understanding of the area’s natural and cultural significance.

Eco Zip Line Kaikoura N.z.

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Gear up for a thrilling zip line ride through native bush with panoramic views of Kaikoura’s coast and mountains. With professional safety equipment and expert guides, this adventure is perfect for adrenaline-seekers and nature lovers alike.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Ohau Point Seal Colony
    • State Highway 1, Ohau Point,
    • Kaikoura, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Christchurch
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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