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Kaikoura Whale Watching 1 Day Tour from Christchurch Tour Code: 900-20695

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  • Embark on a whale watching tour with a 98% success rate or a fishing trip in Kaikoura
  • Visit the Ohau Point Seal Colony and observe seals in their natural habitat
  • Enjoy a scenic coastal drive from Christchurch to Kaikoura and back
  • Small group size (up to 10) for a comfortable and personalized experience
  • Choose between a 3-hour whale watching or a 2.5-hour fishing activity
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$233
￥1575
Rs.21.98K
€201
C$327
Price (/Person)
    Adult
    $233
    ￥1575
    Rs.21982
    €201
    C$327
    Child
    (3-12 yrs)
    $186
    ￥1257
    Rs.17548
    €161
    C$261
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Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Depart from Christchurch at 7:30 from a designated meeting point. Drive to Kaikoura and stop at Ohau Point Seal Colony to see seals. Upon arrival, choose between a 3-hour whale watching tour (98% success rate, using sonar technology) or a 2.5-hour fishing trip (targeting sea perch and blue cod, with a chance to check lobster pots). Lunch is at your own expense at a seaside restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the seal colony again for close-up encounters. Return to Christchurch by 15:00 and arrive at the designated drop-off point around 17:30.

  • Kaikoura, NZD

    Kaikoura offers activities all year round. By sea, visitors can swim with dolphins, whale watch or enjoy kayaking and surfing. By land, guests can enjoy wining and dining, shopping, bird watching, spas, hiking, and festivals. The possibilities are endless.

    Ohau Point Seal Colony

    A natural seal colony on the Kaikoura coast, offering close-up views of New Zealand fur seals basking on the rocky shoreline.
  • Please assemble at the designated central Christchurch location at 7:30 am. The exact meeting address will be provided in your confirmation letter.

Price Includes

  • Transportation by 7-12 seat vehicle with Chinese-speaking driver-guide
  • One entrance ticket: Kaikoura Whale Watching or Fishing

Price Excludes

  • Guide gratuities (recommended at NZD $6 per person per day). The driver-guide service is limited to 10 hours per day. Overtime is charged at NZD $150 per hour, payable in cash directly to the guide.
  • Meals, airfare, visa fees, and any personal optional expenses.
  • Any additional costs incurred due to factors beyond our control (e.g., weather, transportation, hotel availability).
  • Comprehensive travel insurance (highly recommended)

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    15-30 days prior to departure - 30% of total purchase amount.
    8-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
    1-7 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
    Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
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    Itineraries are subject to change due to the weather, transportation and other conditions, in order to provide the best experience for you.
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