2 Standout Helicopter Tours Worldwide

1.1-Hour Whale Watching Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour · from $792Our pick

Fly from Kaikōura Airport over the Whale Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine Reserve, watching sperm whales, dusky dolphins, and fur seals from above. Your English-speaking pilot explains the marine life and Kaikōura Canyon before landing in the Seaward Kaikōura Range at about 1,600 meters. The flight lasts one hour and carries no more than six people.

“it was amazing event in our life. And our Pilot Daniel was excellent.”

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2.Kaikōura: 45-Minute Whale Watching Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 45 min · from $493Best value

Join South Pacific Helicopters at 617 State Highway 1 for a 45-minute flight over Kaikōura’s whale grounds, Pacific coastline, dolphins, and fur seals. Your English-speaking pilot and in-flight guide explain the wildlife by two-way radio, then land at an exclusive mountain site for wide views. The small group holds no more than six people.

“Great family business. Made to feel welcome from outset and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Would highly recommend.”

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