Christchurch To Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour (Including Ticket)
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 transportation
- Optional activities available like whale watching and zip-lining
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Eco Zip Line Adventures tickets not included .Should be booked separately.
- Whale Watching Cruise Tickets not Included, should be booked separately
Meeting and Pickup
For the option “Kaikoura Day Trip from Christchurch”.
Christchurch
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Ohau Point Seal Colony
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Whaleway Station Road
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Kaikoura Museum
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
EcoZip Adventures Kaikoura
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Eco Zip Line Adventures tickets not included .Should be booked separately.
- Whale Watching Cruise Tickets not Included, should be booked separately.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Christchurch To Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour (Including Ticket) is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Christchurch To Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour (Including Ticket) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Eco Zip Line Adventures tickets not included .Should be booked separately.
- Whale Watching Cruise Tickets not Included, should be booked separately
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
