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⭐ 4.8 11 experiences from US$ 81 ✓ Free cancellation
Feel the sea air in kaikoura as you spot giant sperm whales up close by boat, with local guides, daily departures, and a 95% success rate—includes transfers.
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4.47 (3032)
3h 30m
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Kaikoura Whale Watching Boat Tour & Sperm Whale Encounters
Feel the sea air in kaikoura as you spot giant sperm whales up close by boat, with local guides, daily departures, and a 95% success rate—includes transfers....
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From US$ 107.93
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Curious about paddling alongside fur seals in kaikoura? join a wildlife sea kayaking tour with marine mammal permit, local guides, and all gear included.
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4.80 (498)
3h
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Kaikoura: Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour with Seals & Dolphins
Curious about paddling alongside fur seals in kaikoura? join a wildlife sea kayaking tour with marine mammal permit, local guides, and all gear included....
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From US$ 99.22
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Feel the ocean air on a hands-free seal kayak tour in kaikoura. pedal or paddle with a local guide, spot fur seals up close, and capture photos without stopping.
4.97 (443)
3h
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Kaikoura: Seal Kayak Tour & Sunset Pedal Kayaking Options
Feel the ocean air on a hands-free seal kayak tour in kaikoura. pedal or paddle with a local guide, spot fur seals up close, and capture photos without stopping....
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From US$ 87.19
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Feel the rush on five ziplines over kaikōura’s valleys, ride a custom 4x4 unimog, and wander native forest trails with a local guide. pickup included.
4.98 (285)
3h 30m
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Kaikōura: Zipline Adventure, 4x4 River Drive & Forest Walk
Feel the rush on five ziplines over kaikōura’s valleys, ride a custom 4x4 unimog, and wander native forest trails with a local guide. pickup included....
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From US$ 119.66
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Feel the chill and excitement as you swim with wild fur seals off kaikoura. small group, wetsuits included, local guide. book your half-day marine adventure.
4.96 (279)
2h 30m
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Kaikoura: Seal Swimming Tour & Wildlife Encounter
Feel the chill and excitement as you swim with wild fur seals off kaikoura. small group, wetsuits included, local guide. book your half-day marine adventure....
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From US$ 95.61
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Feel the rush of a kaikōura whale watching flight, spotting sperm whales and dolphins from above with live pilot commentary. includes window seat and headset.
4.85 (229)
40m
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Kaikōura: Whale Watching Scenic Flight & Marine Life Views
Feel the rush of a kaikōura whale watching flight, spotting sperm whales and dolphins from above with live pilot commentary. includes window seat and headset....
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From US$ 177.39
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Feel the rush of whale watching in kaikoura from above. see sperm whales, dolphins, and wild coastline on a scenic flight with shuttle pickup and local guides.
4.73 (202)
30m
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Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight & Aerial Marine Views
Feel the rush of whale watching in kaikoura from above. see sperm whales, dolphins, and wild coastline on a scenic flight with shuttle pickup and local guides....
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From US$ 150.33
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Walk the kaikoura coastline with your own llama, spot wild seals, hear local stories from your guide, and enjoy free cake and a drink. includes gear and pickup options.
4.99 (168)
3h 30m
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Kaikoura: Llama Trek Bay Beaches & Seal Colony Walk
Walk the kaikoura coastline with your own llama, spot wild seals, hear local stories from your guide, and enjoy free cake and a drink. includes gear and pickup options....
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From US$ 149.73
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Feel your heart race as you spot sperm whales from above in kaikoura, with a 30-minute whale watching flight, flexible timing, and expert local pilots. headsets included.
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4.81 (109)
30m
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Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight & Aerial Marine Views
Feel your heart race as you spot sperm whales from above in kaikoura, with a 30-minute whale watching flight, flexible timing, and expert local pilots. headsets included....
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From US$ 132.29 US$ 119.06
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Feel the calm of kaikoura’s evening as you paddle by fur seals, watch mountain shadows stretch across the sea, and enjoy a guided sunset kayak tour with all gear included.
4.77 (91)
3h
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Kaikoura: Sunset Kayak Tour with Guaranteed Fur Seal Viewing
Feel the calm of kaikoura’s evening as you paddle by fur seals, watch mountain shadows stretch across the sea, and enjoy a guided sunset kayak tour with all gear included....
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From US$ 99.22
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Wander kaikoura’s kowhai river with your own llama, guided by locals through native woodland. includes guide, accessible route options, and family-friendly moments.
4.96 (82)
1h 30m
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Kaikoura: Llama Trek Kowhai River Valley & Native Woodland
Wander kaikoura’s kowhai river with your own llama, guided by locals through native woodland. includes guide, accessible route options, and family-friendly moments....
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From US$ 80.57
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