Kaikoura · Nelson, Abel Tasman & Marlborough · New Zealand
★★★★★ Aquarium & wildlife
Kaikoura whale watching does not publish a fixed price, so this site will not invent one. Check the official page below.
A canyon comes within a kilometre of the shore here, so sperm whales are resident all year - one of very few places on earth where that is true. MOST OPERATORS REFUND 80% IF NO WHALE IS SEEN, which tells you it is not guaranteed. SAILINGS ARE CANCELLED OFTEN for swell, so allow a spare day. Dusky dolphins in pods of hundreds and the albatross colony are the other draws.
| Adult ticket | Check official booking |
|---|---|
| Child ticket | Check official booking (free under 3) |
| Typical visit | 3.5 hours |
| Opening hours | Daily sailings; frequently CANCELLED for swell |
| Indoors or out | Outdoors |
| Region | Nelson-Tasman, New Zealand |
| Prices quoted in | NZD |
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The planner prices a whole day for your exact party, warns about closures and drive times, and totals the trip in your own currency.
Official page: https://www.whalewatch.co.nz/