• travel_explore Christchurch Change location?
    • image_search Search... Experiences & more

Kaikoura Whale Watching Flight - Wings Over Whales

More from Wings Over Whales chevron_right
4.7
580
Deals from $179.00 Save $96.00 Check datescalendar_month
favorite_border Add to List
Fly with New Zealand's safest, most experienced, award winning aeroplane whale watching company. With Wings Over Whales, you’ll witness majestic whales, playful dolphins, and breathtaking mountain views — all from the best seat in the sky!

Fly with New Zealand's safest, most experienced, award winning aeroplane whale watching company. With Wings Over Whales, you’ll witness majestic whales, playful dolphins, and breathtaking mountain views — all from the best seat in the sky!

Highlights

  • Enjoy stunning views over Kaikōura
  • See magnificent whales and dolphins in their natural habitat
  • Fantastic photo opportunities of the whales and scenic views
  • Qualmark Gold award
  • Newest Planes in Kaikoura

Join Wings Over Whales for the Experience of a lifetime.

100% Weather Refund Guarantee

“Experience the true magnitude of the world’s largest mammal, the whale!” - TOP REVIEWED!

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Kaikoura from the sky with Wings Over Whales – a locally owned and operated company offering unforgettable whale watching and scenic flights. Get up close to the world’s largest mammals, including the majestic Sperm Whale, as well as Dusky Dolphins, Humpback Whales, and other marine life – all from the comfort of your own window seat in a high-wing aircraft designed for the best aerial whale watching experience in Kaikoura.

Operating year-round, Wings Over Whales is Kaikoura’s most trusted and experienced whale watching company, with over 30 years of safe, professional service. Our expert pilots and friendly team are passionate about marine life and delivering a flight you’ll never forget. We are proud to be Qualmark GOLD endorsed, ensuring a premium tourism experience backed by New Zealand’s official quality assurance standards.


  • Every seat is a window seat, perfect for unobstructed viewing and photography.
  • Fly just 150 metres above whales and dolphins for stunning close-up views.
  • Complimentary hot drinks (tea, coffee, or hot chocolate) for all booked guests.


With a very high whale sighting success rate, Wings Over Whales gives you the best chance to witness these incredible creatures in their natural environment. While sightings are not guaranteed, we’re proud to be known for our honesty, safety, and commitment to making every flight a memorable one.

Things you may see

  • Sperm whales
  • Dusky dolphins
  • Humpback whales
  • Blue whales
  • Fin whales
  • Orca
  • New Zealand fur seals
Adult $275.00
Child $130.00 (3 - 11 years)
Infant $0.00 (0 - 2 years)

What's included

  • Flight over Kaikōura's beautiful landscape searching for whales & dolphins
  • Free hot tea, coffee and hot chocolate for booked passenegers
  • Onboard commentary during your flight from local knowledgeable pilots

Duration

  • 40 minutes

Location

  • Main Terminal Building, Kaikoura Airport
  • 617 State Highway 1, Peketa, Kaikoura 7374

Restrictions

  • The maximum weight per seat is 135kgs. Should you have any concerns or queries, please feel free to phone our friendly team before booking.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please Note: Wings Over Whales has the right to alter passenger's flight times/bookings at their discretion, due to scheduling restrictions, weight and balance of the aircraft, to fill flights.

    All flights are subject to weather conditions, minimum numbers and Wings over Whales terms and conditions.


  • Minimum number required per flight. Changes to flight time may be required.

Available Bookings from 3 Jun to 16 Jun 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

Change Dates
Tue 3 Jun
Wed 4 Jun
Thu 5 Jun
Fri 6 Jun
Sat 7 Jun
Sun 8 Jun
Mon 9 Jun
Tue 10 Jun
Wed 11 Jun
Thu 12 Jun
Fri 13 Jun
Sat 14 Jun
Sun 15 Jun
Mon 16 Jun

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$179.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$179.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$179.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$179.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

Bookings close in 10 hours...

  • Adult$179.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$179.00
  • Child$109.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$179.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$109.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$275.00
  • Child$130.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
card_giftcardRedeem your Bookme voucher, promo code, credit, or one.nz voucher
check
Gift this experience! Create memories to last a lifetime! Buy a Bookme Gift Voucher Now card_giftcard
Amazing experience Amazing experience! Taking off for the whales and dolphins Sperm whale, as seen from the plane! Amazing trip
1 / 168
appsShow all photos

Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

5 Stars
470
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
17

4.7

580 reviews

Showing all 580 authenticated Bookme reviews

chanwook from South Korea wrote on 03 January 2024

멋진경험

너무 멋진경험이었습니다 새해에 날씨도 좋았고 고래도 볼수있어서 정말행운이었습니다 추천합니다 꼭 해보세요

멋진경험

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

chrishan from South Korea wrote on 07 June 2023

최고의 경험!

솔직히 별 기대하지 않고 예약하였는데, 향유고래, 흑등고래, 수십마리 돌고래때를 보고 내려온 후 흥분이 가라 앉지 않습니다. 처음 설명해주신 젊은 여성분이 파일럿일 줄이야 굉장히 나이스 하고 좋은 경험이었습니다. 경치를 보는 것 만으로도 힐링이 절로 됩니다. 강추합니다.

최고의 경험!

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

CHAEUN from South Korea wrote on 15 January 2018

적극 추천합니다

bookme 사이트나 kaikoura i-sited에서 할인된 가격에 구매할 수 있습니다. 30여분간 비행으로 향유고래를 여러마리 보거나 돌고래 무리를 보기는 힘들수도 있지만 헬리콥터를 타고 카이코우라 전경을 볼 수 있기에 그 자체로도 값어치를 합니다. 고래를 보지 못한다면 환불도 받을 수 있으니 더욱 싼 가격에 전경을 구경하는 것이고요. 헬리콥터를 운전하신 파일럿을 비롯한 직원 모두 친절하였습니다. 보트보다 가까이서 향유고래를 보기는 힘들지라도 더욱 뚜렷한 고래의 모습을 볼 수 있습니다. 보트에서는 시야각으로 인해 물밖으로 나온 부분만 뚜렷이 볼 수 있지만 핼리콥터에서는 전체의 모습을 볼 수 있습니다. 시간 돈 모두 되신다면 둘다 이용하는것이 좋겠지만 그렇지 않은경우 전 헬리콥터 투어를 추천합니다.

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

GIRAN from South Korea wrote on 06 August 2016

친절하고 즐거웠던 투어!

셔틀서비스를 위해 메일을 보냈었는데, 묵었던 롯지까지 친절하게 왕복픽업서비스를 하였고, 투어 또한 따뜻하고 친절하고 즐거웠습니다. 추천합니다!!!!!

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

María Álvarez from Spain wrote on 23 March 2025

What a brilliant experience

Fantastic day for the morning flight. We saw a sperm whale and docens or even hundreds of dolphins. The pilot and team were very professional and made sure we enjoyed the experience from the first minute. The also picked me up from the harbour and took me back to town which I really appreciated as I my travelling schedule was tight. I definitely recommend :)

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

From Kaikoura Whale Watching Flight - Wings Over Whales

Hi Maria, we really appreciate your great review and are delighted you enjoyed your experience! Enjoy the rest of your travels.

PreviousNext
close

Booking

10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

12

Adult

Child 3 - 11 years

Infant 0 - 2 years

*This option must be made together with another price type.

$0.00

Clear Select
close

Qualmark

When you see the Qualmark logo, your activity of choice is endorsed by New Zealand Tourism's official quality assurance organisation and backed by leaders in the industry. It's your trusted guide to iconic activities and experiences that are awarded for their exceptionally high level of quality, safety and sustainability.

Qualmark Gold

This award recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand. It denotes exceptional customer experiences at the heart of everything the company does. This business is leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination.

Qualmark Silver

This award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Their proactive leadership and management ensure the business's focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to create genuine, constantly evolving and sustainable tourism experiences.

Qualmark Bronze

The Qualmark Bronze award recognizes a business that operates with a high level of professionalism, is mindful of its environmental impact, and is dedicated to putting customers first.

close

Review Photos

close

Property Photos

close

Where to?

Experiences Restaurants Stay
New Zealand Australia Fiji

    Popular New Zealand Destinations

    • Fiji Islands - Viti Levu - Mamanucas
    • Cairns - Port Douglas
    • Queenstown - Southern Lakes - Fiordland
    • Whitsundays - Airlie Beach - Townsville
    • Rotorua - Taupo - Waitomo
    • Auckland - Waiheke Island - Warkworth
    • Melbourne
    • Sydney
    • West Coast - Glacier Country
    • K`gari (Fraser Island) - Hervey Bay - Town of 1770
    • Christchurch - Canterbury - Kaikoura
    • Gold Coast
    • Abel Tasman - Nelson - Picton
    • Northland - Bay of Islands
    • Noosa - Mooloolaba - Sunshine Coast
    • Dunedin - Coastal Otago - Oamaru
    • BOP - Tauranga - Maunganui - Whakatane
    • Perth & Western Australia
    • Greater Adelaide and Barossa Valley
    • Wellington - Wairarapa
    • Coromandel Peninsula - Great Barrier Island
    • Brisbane
    • Hamilton & Raglan - Waikato
    • Tasmania - Hobart and Surrounds
    • Gisborne - East Cape to Mahia
    • Hawkes Bay - Napier & Hastings
    • Canberra
    • Taranaki - New Plymouth
    • Manawatu - Whanganui to Masterton & Martinborough
    • Southland & Te Anau
    close

    Search

    Search for things near Christchurch

    Popular near Christchurch

    Clear Show Results
    close

    Bookme Lists

    close

    Ask a Question