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The Best Things to Do in Kaikoura | Updated April 2026

Kaikoura

Cruise the deep waters of Kaikōura to spot sperm whales, dolphins, and seals aboard a purpose-built whale-watching catamaran.

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One-way small-group tour from Franz Josef to Greymouth via Hokitika

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Swimming with dolphin trip
Travel by luxury vehicle
Delicious picnic morning and afternoon teas
Cafe lunch in Kaikoura
Wine tasting at a Waipara Winery
Courtesy pickup/drop off at your hotel

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Wine and dine surround by mountaintops, farm country, river braids and flats. Experiences it all with South Pacific Helicopters and Matai Peak. 

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Board our extended whale flight to enjoy the abundant marine life found in Kaikoura. In addition to our resident Sperm whales keep an eye out for Dusky dolphins and other migrating whale species.

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Make your kayaking tour uniquely special by having your own private experience with a guide that focuses just on you and your interests! We are more than happy to arrange a special private kayaking tour to meet the locals of the ocean.

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Wings Over Whales offer private charter flights that are easy to arrange and can be tailored to suit an individual or group’s needs, and we fly throughout New Zealand in our 7-seater Airvan. 

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David Dicker’s Rodin Cars & race track is located in the beautiful North Canterbury setting of Waiau. Enjoy the excitement of one of the most exciting new single-seat track cars along with magnificent scenary and 5 star dining. Belt up and 

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The Best Things to Do in
Kaikoura

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Franz Josef to Greymouth via Hokitika small group tour (one way)

Private Kaikoura Swimming with Dolphins

Llama Trek (Half-day) - Kaikoura Bay, Beaches & Seal Colony

Matai Peak 2 Nights

40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

Whale Flight & Mountain Scenic Tour

Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet

Guided Private Wildlife Experience

Charter Flight

Rodin Cars

Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

Franz Josef to Wanaka Small Group Tour (One Way)

Llama Trek (Taster) - Kowhai River Valley and Native Woodland Tour

Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Private Wildlife Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour

Matai Peak 1 Night

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)