Kaikoura Day Trip From Christchurch with Whale Watch (Small Group & Carbon Neutral)

Kaikoura – A small coastal town overlooked by many, but a “must see” location in New Zealand. With panorama views of turquoise water and snowcapped mountains, this is one place that spells serenity. Take the tour with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides from the Garden City to where the mountains meet the sea. Kaikoura is the best place to experience marine life encounters, coastal walks, and fantastic local food.

With this day tour to Kaikoura, you will be encouraged to relax! Kaikoura is surfer’s paradise and home to an abundance of wildlife which you will encounter as we near this town. The surrounding scenery of breathtaking bright blue Pacific Ocean in contrast with the Kaikoura Ranges allows you to take those Instagram worthy photos and experience a region like no other. 

The main attraction of this tour is the whale watch experience.

” Whale Watch is New Zealand's only vessel-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the world's largest toothed predator the Giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment at all times of the year, our 95% success rate means we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale.
The main focus of your tour is to locate and view the Giant Sperm whale. We average between 1 to 2 whale sightings per tour due to the length of time the whales can stay submerged. The whales form loose pods, keeping several miles between each other, so viewing any more than 1 to 2 whales per trip is a real bonus.
 Around 80% of the world’s whale and dolphin species migrate past our coastline so at any given time there is the opportunity for other species of marine mammals to be sighted such as Blue, Fin, Sei, Humpback, Minke, Pilot, Orca and Southern Right Whales, Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Southern Right Whale Dolphins, Elephant Seals and Leopard Seals.”

You will be driven in comfort in our modern, comfortable Mercedes Sprinter or Similar vehicle packed with extras, just to make your journey that bit easier. Led by our fun and knowledgeable and passionate tour guides, this journey will come to life in a new way for you.

Memories made, hearts happy and photos a plenty in this tour!

Highlights:

• Picture Perfect Scenery
• Wildlife sightings
• Wine tasting.
• Whale watching

Itinerary:

Christchurch – We start by leaving the Garden City/Christchurch and heading north towards our destination, while our knowledgeable driver points out some of the Garden City’s highlights.

Waipara (30min) – This journey can’t be done without a little bit of… WINE.  While passing through beautiful, lush green countryside, vineyards, and farms! The Waipara region is one of New Zealand’s premier wine regions and our first stop.  – Here you will have the opportunity to taste a selection of wine from a locally owned and operated vineyard before we head towards the coastal town of Kaikoura. Don’t worry if wine isn’t your thing, you can substitute wine for beer!

Cheviot (15min) – As we continue with our day, we make our way to Cheviot. Cheviot is a hidden treasure and one of New Zealand’s largest coastal routes. We will be stopping here to refuel and stretch our legs. Once you have had a bit of a break, we continue passing through the beautiful Hundalee hill. You will know we are close as you keep an eye out for surfers and local wildlife – you may even spot a few seals. As we weave our way through this scenic road, we are greeted by stunning panorama views.

Kaikoura(4hr) – Once in Kaikoura you will have the opportunity to have lunch before we check in! Sperm Whales and even orcas if you’re lucky can be seen from a catamaran as you pass through the Pacific Ocean off Kaikoura. You will spend your time searching for these magnificent creatures while on the water. Our driver will collect you straight from the reception to head back to the city after your tour.

Christchurch – After a fun and wonderful day packed day filled with a range of landscapes, experiences, and scenery. You can sit back and relax as we make our way back to the Garden City.

Please note additional stops are taken into consideration for toilet breaks. This tour is purely for those interested in Whale Watching and there will be no opportunity for local walks or shopping unfortunately.

Inclusions:

• Small Group
• Carbon Neutral
• Lunch – Fish and Chips
• Bottled Water
• Kiwi snacks
• Wi-Fi
• USB charging
• Wine tasting
• Commentary
• 100% Kiwi as experience
• Whale watch experience

We at Cheeky Kea Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and all those little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complimentary refreshments, and many other fun surprises will ensure our tours are an experience to remember. 

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