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Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
$335.40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Kaikoura, a stunning coastal town in New Zealand, invites you to witness its majestic marine life on an unforgettable whale-watching cruise. Begin your adventure with a scenic train journey from Christchurch, where breathtaking views of the Kaikoura Ranges await.
- 🚆 Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour: Includes a one-way Coastal Pacific Train journey from Christchurch, hotel pickup, and a knowledgeable guide to enhance your experience.
- 🐋 Whale Watching Cruise: Set sail with expert local guides to observe the mighty sperm whales and a variety of other marine life, including dolphins and seals.
- 🌊 Marvel at the Hikurangi Trench, a unique underwater feature that attracts an abundance of marine species, making every cruise an exciting adventure.
- 🦭 Visit a nearby fur seal colony, where you can observe these playful creatures in their natural habitat, creating unforgettable memories.
- 🍷 If selected, enjoy a delightful wine tasting at a North Canterbury vineyard, savoring the region's finest offerings.
- 🗣️ Benefit from live commentary throughout the tour, providing insights into Kaikoura’s rich whaling history and stunning natural features.
- 🚌 Travel in comfort with air-conditioned coach or minivan transport, ensuring a pleasant journey to and from your destinations.
- ⏰ With a total duration of 12 hours, this tour offers an immersive experience filled with adventure and discovery.
- 🌍 Suitable for all fitness levels, this tour welcomes everyone to enjoy the beauty of New Zealand's marine life.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
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Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including a one way Coastal Pacific Train
Pickup included
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including a one way Coastal Pacific Train
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Live commentary on board
- Lunch (if option is selected)
- Whale watching tour by boat
- one way Train journey
- Fur seal colony viewing
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Travel by Coastal Pacific Train taking a scenic rail journey North to arrive into Kaikoura. As you cruise with expert local guides, learn about the town, its whaling history and its natural features. Not far offshore lies the Hikurangi Trench, which creates the upwelling that attracts an abundance of marine life.
While the giant sperm whales live here year-round, you might also see New Zealand fur seals, dusky dolphins and, depending on the season, migrating humpback whales, pilot whales, blue whales and southern right whales. Kaikoura’s waters also host the world's largest dolphins—the orca–and the world's smallest and rarest—Hector’s dolphins.
On the feathered side of life, Kaikoura has the largest concentration and variety of seabirds on mainland New Zealand, with 13 species of albatross, 14 varieties of petrels and 7 types of shearwaters.
After your whale-watching cruise, if option selected have the option to include the lunch in your tour at additional cost, or to purchase your own meal. Next we visit a nearby New Zealand fur seal colony where you can observe the seals at close quarters. If time allows we will stop at a North Canterbury vineyard for a wine tasting!
While the giant sperm whales live here year-round, you might also see New Zealand fur seals, dusky dolphins and, depending on the season, migrating humpback whales, pilot whales, blue whales and southern right whales. Kaikoura’s waters also host the world's largest dolphins—the orca–and the world's smallest and rarest—Hector’s dolphins.
On the feathered side of life, Kaikoura has the largest concentration and variety of seabirds on mainland New Zealand, with 13 species of albatross, 14 varieties of petrels and 7 types of shearwaters.
After your whale-watching cruise, if option selected have the option to include the lunch in your tour at additional cost, or to purchase your own meal. Next we visit a nearby New Zealand fur seal colony where you can observe the seals at close quarters. If time allows we will stop at a North Canterbury vineyard for a wine tasting!
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Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
$335.40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!