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Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train

4.8(6 reviews)
12 hours
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Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train
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About This Tour

Experience the natural treasures of New Zealand on a whale-watching cruise from the picturesque town of Kaikoura. Look for the mighty sperm whales that live in these waters along with dolphins, New Zealand fur seals and seabirds. Start the day with an early morning Train Journey from Christchurch to Kaikoura,  Admire breathtaking views of the snow-capped Kaikoura Ranges and visit a fur seal colony on land. Wrap up the day with a wine tasting at a vineyard in North Canterbury. Your experienced guide shares informative commentary throughout the day on this fun and fascinating tour.

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Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train
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What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fur seal colony viewing
one way Train journey
Whale watching tour by boat
North Canterbury vineyard visit and wine tasting
Lunch (if option is selected)
Live commentary on board

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation, if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Please note, infants under 3 years of age may not join the cruises but may travel on the light aircraft tours
Once the tour has commenced only the unused portion of the tour will be refunded should the boats not sail or the planes not fly.
If due to whale sightings or weather conditions the boat offers a partial refund, this refund will be passed on to our customers.
If whale watch is undertaken by light aircraft and no whales are seen, no refund applies.
A decision is made at 6:30am each day, based on local weather conditions, as to whether the tour will depart Christchurch or be canceled. If the tour is canceled, clients are notified by 7:15am and no cancellation fees are charged. If the tour travels to Kaikoura and the whale watch cruises are canceled, whale watch plane tours are offered as an alternative. If clients do not wish to fly, or the plane tours are also canceled, a cash refund of NZD 120.00 per adult is given. Refund is issued on the day of the tour by the tour operator in Christchurch.
As the wineries close at 5pm daily and on selected public holidays, a stop may not be possible. On these occasions no refund is applicable.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Guest Ratings

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4.8

Average rating

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Dest ID: 400 (Christchurch)
Slug: christchurch