Helicopter Tours in Kaikoura at a glance
- Our pick: Kaikoura Helicopter Whale Watch: Sperm Whales from Above, NZ$ 420 per person (30m, 4.79★ · 48).
- Private option: 1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic in Kaikoura: Mountain-top views, NZ$ 525 per person (1h, 5.00★ · only 2 reviews).
- Also recommended: Kaikoura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: 45-Minute Ocean Safari, NZ$ 850 per person (1h 15m, 4.96★ · 46).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: NZ$ 420–NZ$ 7,950 (median NZ$ 750).
Of the 8 options: 8 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 2 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Helicopter Tours in Kaikoura
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
8 options
Kaikoura Helicopter Whale Watch: Sperm Whales from Above Helicopter whale watching from Kaikoura's beachfront helipad with live pilot commentary. Search for sperm whales, humpbacks. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.79 (48 reviews) Duration: 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 420 per person
Kaikoura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: 45-Minute Ocean Safari Fly over Kaikoura Canyon on a 45-minute helicopter tour to spot sperm whales, humpbacks and orcas from above, plus land on a remote coastal hilltop accessible only by air. Every day · 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.96 (46 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 850 per person
Kaikōura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: 1-Hour Scenic Flight Fly over Kaikōura's whale sanctuary and canyon on a one-hour helicopter tour with a live guide. Every day · 11:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (28 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,350 per person
Kaikoura Helicopter Whale Watch: Extended Flight for Sperm Whales Helicopter whale watching flight from Kaikoura beachfront with 40 minutes airtime over the deep-sea canyon. Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.47 (17 reviews) Duration: 40m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 620 per person
Kaikōura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: Sperm Whales & Views Helicopter whale watching tour over Kaikōura's sanctuaries with sperm whales, humpbacks and orcas, landing on a mountaintop for 360-degree views. Every day · 12:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,625 per person
Kaikoura Helicopter Whale Watch: Sperm Whales & Alpine Landing Sixty-minute helicopter tour from Kaikoura's beachfront helipad: spot sperm whales from above. Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 750 per person
1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic in Kaikoura: Mountain-top views Fly into the Kaikoura Seaward Ranges on a private helicopter tour, land at a secluded mountain site, and picnic on local cheeses and beverages with 360-degree coastal views. Thu · 11:30 · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 525 per person
Kaikōura Helicopter Whale Watching Tour with Crayfish Lunch Fly over Kaikōura's whale sanctuary with a marine biologist aboard, then land for crayfish lunch in the Seaward Ranges. Every day · 11:00 · Pickup available · From age 13 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 7,950 per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaikoura Helicopter Whale Watch: Sperm Whales from AboveOur pickGroup of up to 6 | NZ$ 420 per person | 30m | 4.79★ · 48 | Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00 | English |
| 1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic in Kaikoura: Mountain-top viewsPrivate optionPrivate | NZ$ 525 per person | 1h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Thu · 11:30 | English |
| Kaikoura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: 45-Minute Ocean SafariAlso recommendedGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 850 per person | 1h 15m | 4.96★ · 46 | Every day · 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Kaikōura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: 1-Hour Scenic FlightGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 1,350 per person | 1h | 5.00★ · 28 | Every day · 11:00 | English |
| Kaikoura Helicopter Whale Watch: Extended Flight for Sperm WhalesGroup of up to 6 | NZ$ 620 per person | 40m | 4.47★ · 17 | Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Kaikōura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: Sperm Whales & ViewsGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 1,625 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 12:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Kaikoura Helicopter Whale Watch: Sperm Whales & Alpine LandingGroup of up to 6 | NZ$ 750 per person | 1h | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Kaikōura Helicopter Whale Watching Tour with Crayfish LunchPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 7,950 per person | 2h 30m | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 11:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): 1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic in Kaikoura: Mountain-top views (NZ$ 525 per person) · Kaikōura Helicopter Whale Watching Tour with Crayfish Lunch (NZ$ 7,950 per person)
- With pickup (4): Kaikoura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: 45-Minute Ocean Safari (NZ$ 850 per person) · Kaikōura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: 1-Hour Scenic Flight (NZ$ 1,350 per person) · Kaikōura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: Sperm Whales & Views (NZ$ 1,625 per person)