Capture the best of Kaikoura’s magnificent coastal vistas, alpine scenery and diverse wildlife from the air on an unforgettable 80 minutes scenic helicopter flight that will stay with you forever. Combining the Kaikoura whale watching scenic flight with two alpine landings, this is the ultimate helicopter flight in Kaikoura.
Passengers will set off from Kaikoura Airport and within minutes find themselves flying over the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges to the Pacific Ocean. Kaikoura is well known as an animal sanctuary and you’ll be able to spot resident sperm whales, dusky dolphins and New Zealand fur seals as they migrate through the region and follow them for a moment in their miraculous journey.
After observing the abundant marine life, your helicopter flight will track north along the rugged coastline to the Kaikoura Ranges for a landing at the turquoise waters of Hapuku Lake. The journey continues with a second landing overlooking the ranges, Kaikoura Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean. Offering incredible 360-degree views of the landscape surrounding you, we really mean it when we say this experience is extraordinary.