Excursion d'une journée à Kaikoura Private Whale Watching au départ de Christchurch

Kaikōura is a fantastic destination for marine life lovers. Seeing huge whales, cute seals, and playful dolphins and fishing along the shore was an unforgettable experience. It was such a pleasure to visit beautiful Kaikōura and watch its incredible marine life up close. The scenic drive made the journey even more exciting, with stunning views along the way. Our tour guide, Thomas, was lovely, welcoming, and made the trip even more enjoyable.

Totally worth taking this tour—it was a great idea. Kaikōura is truly a hidden gem of New Zealand, rich in marine life. We were lucky enough to spot three whales, seals, and a huge number of dolphins. This tour is a must for anyone who loves wildlife, nature, or wants to try fresh seafood

Steve was an incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating guide. He went beyond the planned itinerary and added several extra stops along the way, allowing us to experience some truly stunning scenery. We took a helicopter ride for whale watching and visited a seal colony, which was an amazing opportunity to see marine wildlife up close. Highly recommend Steve and the Kiwi Adventures team!

Kaikoura is a must-visit place if you are travelling around the South Island. It’s a truly beautiful destination with stunning ocean views and incredible marine life. One of the highlights for us was trying the famous crayfish! Dave is an excellent tour guide and a very professional driver. He made us feel safe throughout the journey and provided warm hospitality. It’s a nice and easy drive from Christchurch, and the whole experience was totally worth it.

Alongside the whales & dolphins encounter, we enjoyed several picturesque sightseeing stops that showcased the natural beauty of the region. Our Kaikoura whale watching day trip was absolutely incredible! Dave was an excellent tour guide accomodating, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the journey. A big thank-you to Adam for the great arrangements and smooth planning. Everything was well organised and highly appreciated. Great experience!

We had multiple tours with kiwi adventures but this was an extraordinary day trip from Christchurch. Short and amazing road trio with whale watching cruise and visit to seals colony. Highly recommend l. Thanks steve for taking us

We had an incredible experience exploring its stunning marine wildlife and even got the chance to try the world-famous crayfish. Our guide, Steve, was fantastic — super kind and extremely knowledgeable about the local area. He made sure we had plenty of time to enjoy and explore the best that Kaikoura has to offer. A big thank you to Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel for handling all the arrangements so smoothly. Highly recommended

We took the Kaikoura Whale watching return trip from Christchurch. We feel the greatest experience we ever had on any tours! Thankful to the kind hospitality and profession service provided by trip guide Steve. We all enjoyed every bit of our trip. Major highlights were the Seal Colony, Marine life explore such as spotted few Whales & Dolphins. Thanks you Adam for organising Cruise tickets for us. Really happy with the service. Must visit place.

We had a wonderful day trip to Kaikōura, guided by the kind and knowledgeable Dave. One of the highlights was visiting the seal colony, which we found absolutely captivating. We also thoroughly enjoyed the whale watching cruise—an unforgettable experience in itself. Without a doubt, Kaikōura is a destination that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.

Everything for Kaikoura day tour was very well organized by Adam. Airport transfers and hotel pickup were provided as additional services. All transfers were punctual, as outlined in the itinerary. The guide was excellent—friendly, professional, and highly knowledgeable. The whale watching and dolphin encounter created a truly magical experience. Highly recommended!