10-Hour Kaikōura Catamaran Tour with Whale and Dolphin Watching

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Scenic drive through North Canterbury, including the Waipara wine region and Cheviot
• 02 Visit Kaikōura for its amazing beaches and panoramic views
• 03 Catamaran cruise in Kaikōura's coastal waters
• 04 Spot giant sperm whales, dolphins, and seals

Visit the town of Kaikōura for its amazing beaches and panoramic views on a 10-hour trip from Christchurch. Travel through North Canterbury, including the Waipara wine region, Cheviot, and the coastal SH1 road, before heading out on a catamaran cruise. Sail to witness giant sperm whales, dolphins, and seals in the waters off Kaikōura.

Sail to witness giant sperm whales, dolphins, and seals in the waters off Kaikōura.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Christchurch, Kaikoura

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Christchurch to Kaikōura Catamaran and Whale Watching Tour

• Leave Christchurch at 8:00 am and travel north on SH1 to Kaikōura.

• Arrive in Kaikōura at 12:00 pm.

• Sail on one of the catamarans here.

Return to your Christchurch city hotel at 7:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Whale watching tour admission

• Local (New Zealander) tour guide services

What's Not Included

• Meals and beverages

Know before you go

Children under 7 will need to request a seat.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kaikōura, New Zealand

Tour start

Kaikōura, New Zealand

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.