Whale Watching is one of the most popular Adventure Sports in New Zealand. Many visitors across the world come to Watch Sperm Whales and other Cetaceans in their usual territory.
Whale Watching is the method of Watching Whales and other types of Cetaceans in their natural environment. It is a quite popular recreational activity like Bird Watching. However, this is also performed for Technological or Academic Purposes. In spite of the fact that individuals make arrangements for Whale Watching Tours, it is principally a commercial activity with a projected earning of approximately 2.1 billion USD / Year across the world.
Whale Watching activities played a key role behind the creation of almost 13,000 Jobs. The Volume and Speedy Development of Whale Watching Industry has resulted in complicated and ongoing disputes with the Whale Hunting Industry regarding the optimum application of whales in the form of a natural resource.
Whale watching in New Zealand is a quite popular Recreational Activity. Kaikoura is a place which is known all over the world as a Whale Watching Spot. You can specifically view Sperm Whales and Albatrosses. The teemingness of aquatic life in Kaikoura is scarcely viewed in such a close manner in other countries of the world. Other marine lives that you can view are Dusky Dolphins, Hector Dolphins, Orca, Migrant Humpback Whales and The Fur Seals. Kaikoura is just 2.5 hours drive from Christchurch In South Island.
Whale Watching in Kaikoura is something that you must do. The featured Whale Watching Tours & Operators in Kaikoura are as follows :
Whale Watch Kaikoura
Whale Watch Kaikoura is an operator who provides a Marine tour by Boat. The departure of the tours are at 7:15 am, 10:00 am, 12:45 pm and 3:30 pm from November till March. The cost for an adult is NZD 140.00 and for the children between 3 - 15 years old the cost is NZD 60.00 whereas Children below the age of 3 years are not allowed at all.
Tel: +64 3 319 6767
Wings Over Whales Kaikoura
Wings Over Whales Kaikoura is an operator who provides an Air Tour by plane to see these magnificent Sperm Whales from air. For the tour timings you will have to contact the Wings Over Whales Only. The Cost for an Adult to enjoy this magnificent sight while being in air is just NZD 145.00, for children between 3-15 years of age it will cost somewhere around NZD 75.00 and children below 3 years can enjoy this for Free.
Tel: +64 3 319 6580
Kaikoura Helicopters World Of Whales
The cost of watching the sperm whales by World Of Whales are :
Tel: +64 3 319 6609
Whale Watching Tours Including TranzCoastal Rail Journey
Whale & Dolphin Watching, Christchurch – Beginning from about NZD 350.00 per individual
Whale and Dolphin Watching Overnight Tours
Whale & Dolphin Watching, Christchurch – Beginning from approximately NZD 500.00 per individual
Whale Watching Day Tours
Whale & Dolphin Watching, Christchurch - Beginning from about NZD 280.00 per individual.
