Extended Whale Watch – Kaikōura Helicopters - 40 minutes. Take your whale watching adventure to the next level with our Extended Whale Watch—Kaikōura’s most immersive aerial whale experience. This flight gives you time above the world-famous Hikurangi Trench, increasing your chances of unforgettable encounters with Sperm Whales, Humpback Whales, Blue Whales, and Fin Whales as they migrate through Kaikōura’s deep offshore waters. Flying further out over the canyon allows for enhanced wildlife spotting, while the return journey showcases breathtaking views of the Kaikōura coastline, Seaward Kaikōura Ranges, and the Kaikōura Peninsula. Keep an eye out for Dusky Dolphins, rare Hector’s Dolphins, and colonies of New Zealand Fur Seals below. Offers maximum whale-spotting opportunities. • Chance to see multiple whale species plus dolphins and seals. • Unmatched aerial views of Kaikōura’s marine and mountain scenery. • Depart from Kaikōura’s convenient beachfront helipad.