Wings Over Whales Kaikoura

Spectacular scenic flights to view the majestic Sperm Whales off the Kaikoura Coast. Sperm Whales are feeding off Kaikoura year round & can be seen daily with Wings over Whales!

Wings Over Whales Activity Options

Whale Watching Flight

Fly in an 8-seater Gippsland Aeronaturcs Airvan. This aircraft has high wings and with each seat being a window seat this allows for unobstructed panoramic views of the sea and surrounding landscape.

In a typical flight you will see majestic Sperm Whale preparing for their next dive and up to 500 dusky dolphins playfully swimming. Occasional sightings include Southern Right, Humpback, Fin, Sei, Brynes, Pilot, Southern Bottlenose and Blue Whales. If you are really lucky you may spot Common, Hector’s, Risso’s and Southern Right Whale, Dolphins and Orca!

After your flight, sit back and relax in the log terminal or have a drink in the upstairs lounge overlooking the sea and local mountains. What better way to see whales, whether you have a little time or the whole day seeing whales from the air is a unique experience.

The flight also takes in the spectacular scenery and craggy coastline. Operating from Kaikoura Airport since 1991 with a perfect safety record.

Other Information on Wings over Whales

Your tour will start with a detailed briefing by our experienced and knowledgable pilots covering aspects such as:

• Sperm Whale activity in the Kaikoura area
• Feeding habits
• Geographical features of the Kaikoura Canyon and areas relevant to the Sperm Whale
• The safety briefing will cover the safety features of the flight and aircraft

Facilities

• Modern Aircraft
• Experienced pilots
• Log cabin terminal with gift shop, car parking and toilets

Departures

• Every hour on the hour from 9.00 am till 4.00 pm

Duration

• 30 minutes duration (minimum)

Location

Kaikoura Airport 8 km’s south of Township on State Highway One, New Zealand.

Book a Flight with Wings Over Whales Kaikoura

You can book Wings Over Whales separately or as part of one of our New Zealand holiday packages. We bundle activities, accommodation, and transportation together for convenient, affordable New Zealand holidays.

The following popular New Zealand holiday packages include the Wings Over Whales flight:

• 10 Day New Zealand Family Holiday Package
• 21 Day South Island Paradise Package
• 21 Day New Zealand Honeymoon Package
• 30 Day New Zealand Cruise Control Package

Contact New Zealand Travel Organiser today to plan your Kaikoura activities.