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Fly with New Zealand's safest, most experienced, award winning aeroplane whale watching company. With Wings Over Whales, you’ll witness majestic whales, playful dolphins, and breathtaking mountain views — all from the best seat in the sky!

Fly with New Zealand's safest, most experienced, award winning aeroplane whale watching company. With Wings Over Whales, you’ll witness majestic whales, playful dolphins, and breathtaking mountain views — all from the best seat in the sky!

Highlights

  • Enjoy stunning views over Kaikōura
  • See magnificent whales and dolphins in their natural habitat
  • Fantastic photo opportunities of the whales and scenic views
  • Qualmark Gold award
  • Newest Planes in Kaikoura

Join Wings Over Whales for the Experience of a lifetime.

100% Weather Refund Guarantee

“Experience the true magnitude of the world’s largest mammal, the whale!” - TOP REVIEWED!

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Kaikoura from the sky with Wings Over Whales – a locally owned and operated company offering unforgettable whale watching and scenic flights. Get up close to the world’s largest mammals, including the majestic Sperm Whale, as well as Dusky Dolphins, Humpback Whales, and other marine life – all from the comfort of your own window seat in a high-wing aircraft designed for the best aerial whale watching experience in Kaikoura.

Operating year-round, Wings Over Whales is Kaikoura’s most trusted and experienced whale watching company, with over 30 years of safe, professional service. Our expert pilots and friendly team are passionate about marine life and delivering a flight you’ll never forget. We are proud to be Qualmark GOLD endorsed, ensuring a premium tourism experience backed by New Zealand’s official quality assurance standards.


  • Every seat is a window seat, perfect for unobstructed viewing and photography.
  • Fly just 150 metres above whales and dolphins for stunning close-up views.
  • Complimentary hot drinks (tea, coffee, or hot chocolate) for all booked guests.


With a very high whale sighting success rate, Wings Over Whales gives you the best chance to witness these incredible creatures in their natural environment. While sightings are not guaranteed, we’re proud to be known for our honesty, safety, and commitment to making every flight a memorable one.

Things you may see

  • Sperm whales
  • Dusky dolphins
  • Humpback whales
  • Blue whales
  • Fin whales
  • Orca
  • New Zealand fur seals
Adult $275.00
Child $130.00 (3 - 11 years)
Infant $0.00 (0 - 2 years)

What's included

  • Flight over Kaikōura's beautiful landscape searching for whales & dolphins
  • Free hot tea, coffee and hot chocolate for booked passenegers
  • Onboard commentary during your flight from local knowledgeable pilots

Duration

  • 40 minutes

Location

  • Main Terminal Building, Kaikoura Airport
  • 617 State Highway 1, Peketa, Kaikoura 7374

Restrictions

  • The maximum weight per seat is 135kgs. Should you have any concerns or queries, please feel free to phone our friendly team before booking.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please Note: Wings Over Whales has the right to alter passenger's flight times/bookings at their discretion, due to scheduling restrictions, weight and balance of the aircraft, to fill flights.

    All flights are subject to weather conditions, minimum numbers and Wings over Whales terms and conditions.


  • Minimum number required per flight. Changes to flight time may be required.

Available Bookings from 25 Jun to 8 Jul 2025

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huangy4 from China wrote on 22 January 2024

有点晕机，但行程很棒

有点晕机，但行程很棒

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Bo Gao from China wrote on 28 December 2023

凯库拉空中观鲸体验

很开心参与凯库拉空中观鲸，飞行员又高又帅，飞行技术很好，一路为我们讲解。飞机一共乘坐八个人，很幸运看到三只鲸鱼，两群海豚。希望下次有机会再坐船观鲸鱼。

凯库拉空中观鲸体验 凯库拉空中观鲸体验 凯库拉空中观鲸体验

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dong3848 from China wrote on 25 October 2023

愉快观鲸

虽然这次没看过鲸鱼，但是飞行体验还是很不错的。听说早上才大机会看到鲸鱼

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milin from China wrote on 04 October 2023

景色不错，小有遗憾

遗憾没有看到鲸鱼，看到海豚，但是因为天上飞隔的太远，拍不到照片，预订了40分钟飞行，实际只有30分钟左右。不过第一次坐直升机体验很新鲜。

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joanyan2000 from China wrote on 12 August 2023

We saw the whale

非常幸运，出海几分钟就看到一头鲸鱼在浮游，驾驶员变换不同角度让乘客观看，不虚此行。

We saw the whale We saw the whale We saw the whale

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