Spend the day getting close to nature on a whale-watching day trip to Kaikoura, renowned for its variety of marine mammals. You'll enjoy a scenic drive through the rolling hill country of North Canterbury, go on a whale-watching boat tour from Kaikoura, visit a seal colony and complete the day with a wine tasting at a local vineyard.
Highlights
- Day trip from Christchurch to go whale-watching from Kaikoura
- Scenic drive through North Canterbury's rolling hill country
- Whale-watching boat tour to spot whales, dolphins, seals and other marine life
- Visit to a seal colony
- Wine tasting at a North Canterbury vineyard
- Fully guided tour and commentary
- Pickup and drop off from centrally located Christchurch hotels
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On your whale-watching cruise from beautiful Kaikoura, where the mountains meet the sea, you might spot giant sperm whales, acrobatic dusky dolphins, seals and royal albatross.
After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll visit a seal colony to view fur seals at close quarters. On your return journey to Christchurch you'll stop at a North Canterbury vineyard where a wine tasting has been arranged for your pleasure.



