Fly with New Zealand's safest most experienced, award winning helicopter whale watching company. South Pacific Helicopters is truly the best way to see our incredible whales. We are QUALMARK GOLD too!
QUALMARK GOLD AWARD | 100% WEATHER REFUND GUARANTEE. “Experience the true magnitude of the world’s largest mammal, the whale!” - TOP REVIEWED! South Pacific Helicopters provide whale watching and scenic flights, getting you up close and personal with the magnificent Sperm Whales off the coast of Kaikoura, New Zealand. With a year-round population of Sperm Whale, Dusky Dolphins and other visiting whale and dolphin species, Kaikoura is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular places for your whale watching experience. The only locally owned and operated aviation company in Kaikoura, South Pacific Helicopter have a professional and friendly team who are committed to passenger safety and enjoyment. Endorsed GOLD standard by Qualmark (New Zealand’s official tourism quality assurance organisation) passengers with South Pacific Helicopters can be confident of a great experience. All passengers will have their own window seat and the company operate high-winged aircraft which permits clear unobstructed viewing of Kaikoura’s incredible whales and marine life. During your flight whales and dolphins will be orbited at a height of 150 metres (or 500ft) giving you the opportunity to clearly see and photograph these animals from head to tail. While there is no 100% guarantee to see a whale on every flight, we have a solid understanding of the whales’ surfacing habits and a very high success rate. We pride ourselves on being the most trustworthy company and will always be honest about the weather conditions and your chances of seeing a whale..
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