Pricing and Conditions

Adult $820.00 - $1480.00
Child
(12 year(s) and under)
$410.00 - $740.00
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2

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Private tour, priced per person and scaled by group size: NZD 820 per person for 6+ guests up to $1480 per person for 2 guests. Minimum 2 guests. Children and family groups on enquiry. Public holiday surcharges apply. Optional whale-watch Captain's Cabin upgrade $90 per person; gourmet lunch at Hapuku Lodge $125 per person.

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Private Kaikōura whale watch day tour from Christchurch, exclusively for your group. Includes the scenic coastal drive, a whale watch cruise to see resident sperm whales and a fresh seaside lunch. Your own driver-guide, private vehicle and complimentary hotel pickup included. Minimum 2 guests; cruise subject to sea conditions; children and family groups on enquiry; public holiday surcharges apply. Optional Captain's Cabin and Hapuku Lodge lunch upgrades. Departs year-round.

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For day tours, cancellations with more than 7 days' notice are fully refundable. Cancellations between 7 days and 48 hours before departure incur a 50% fee; within 48 hours they are non-refundable. If we cancel for weather or operational reasons you receive a full refund or a free reschedule. We recommend travel insurance for all guests.

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About

See one of the ocean's giants on a private day tour from Christchurch to Kaikōura, exclusively for your group, where the Southern Alps meet the Pacific. Your guide collects you from your hotel, so no one needs to drive. You follow the scenic coast north past fur seal colonies, then board a purpose-built catamaran in search of the resident giant sperm whales that live here year-round, along with dusky dolphins, fur seals, albatross and, in season, migrating humpback and orca; the operator works responsibly. A fresh seaside lunch is included. Cruises depend on sea conditions. Includes complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off and a premium private vehicle with your own guide.

Opening times

Business hours:
7am to 7pm, 7 Days
Months of operation:
All months of the year

Location

29 Stanmore Road, Christchurch, New Zealand.

plane Proximity to airport:
Complimentary pickup from Christchurch Airport hotels can be arranged, about 10 minutes from the city centre. Airport collection on request.
bus Proximity to coach terminal:
Complimentary pickup from your Christchurch accommodation is included, so no transfer to the central bus interchange is needed.
decisions Proximity to town:
Kaikōura sits about 180km north of Christchurch, roughly 2.5 hours along the coastal Pacific highway past fur seal colonies.

Language support

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Spanish NO YES

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