Whale Watch Discovery

Whale Watch Discovery

From our helipads located adjacent to the unique Kaikoura Whale Sanctuary we can have you airborne and searching for the amazing leviathans of the deep: the sperm whales, the worlds largest toothed whales, that are year round residents of Kaikoura.

During your experience with us you will be taken on a journey above one of New Zealand’s most unique areas, due to the special underwater geography of the area, it enables a huge abundance of food to be produced due to a large upwelling and mixing of both warm and cold currents. The food produced here supports a diverse variety of marine life including many species of whales that migrate through the area such as humpback, southern right whales, blue whales, and of course our resident sperm whales. 

Once you have spent time with the whale, relax and enjoy the flight back along the rugged coastline of Kaikoura, enjoying the views and spotting any other wildlife that are in the area. Stunning vistas and photo opportunities of the Kaikoura Peninsula, Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Ranges, and the Pacific Ocean await you at every turn.

Can’t find your preferred departure time?
Get in touch — email us at info@spheli.co.nz or call +64 3 319 5548 and we’ll help you book your perfect flight!

*Refer to T&C's (please note: Minimum numbers are required for flight to go out I Max of 6 pax- larger groups can be split between aircraft)