Top things to do in Kaikoura in Summer (Updated October 2026)

Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet
Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet – The Ultimate Helicopter & Jet Boat Shore Excursion Depart from our beachfront helipads for a scenic helicopter tour of the stunning...
$355

Kaikoura Helicopter Whale Watching – The Ultimate Shore Excursion Take your Kaikoura visit to new heights with our unforgettable helicopter whale watching experience. Soar over...
$240

Within minutes of taking off from our beach from helipads, you will be in the spectacular environment that plays host to one of the worlds...
$355

Helicopters depart from our centrally located beach front helipads, lifting off on your scenic helicopter tour to view the Kaikoura Coast. View Sperm Whales from...
$429

Experience the true beauty of Kaikoura and mountain top experience without the 4 hour hike. On a clear day the view stretches from the North...
$240

Departing from our centrally located beachfront pads, skirting the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula, before climbing over 8000 feet into the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges where you get...
$487

Discover Kaikōura’s world renowned sperm whales & marine life with an unforgettable Whale Watching Flight. From above, you’ll have the ultimate vantage point to admire...
$169

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight
Discover Kaikōura’s world renowned sperm whales & marine life with an unforgettable Whale Watching Flight. From above, you’ll have the ultimate vantage point to admire...
$126

Experience the ultimate Kaikōura helicopter tour and witness New Zealand’s incredible marine life from above. Fly over the renowned Kaikōura Canyon to spot Sperm, Humpback,...
$487

Experience Kaikōura’s longest and most immersive helicopter whale watching tour. This one-hour adventure begins with an unforgettable aerial journey over the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary and...
$773

Indulge in a truly exclusive Kaikōura helicopter tour that combines breathtaking aerial views with a premium gin tasting experience. Relax and enjoy a scenic flight...
$126

PRIVATE TOUR – Price is for up to 5 passengers, not per person. This exclusive helicopter experience is the only one of its kind in...
$4,551

Embark on the ultimate Kaikōura helicopter whale watching tour for a unique wildlife and scenic adventure. Fly over the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine...
$930

Enjoy a 25 minute panoramic scenic flight, with stunning scenic views of the Seaward Kaikoura ranges and a birds eye view of the Kaikoura Peninsula....
$112

Spend quality time with one of the world's most exotic animals. You trek with your own llama, who walks on a lead, at your side,...
$125

Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura
This tour offers 2 different kayaking options for you to choose from: Seal Kayak tour and the Sunset Kayak Tour. It is the first kayak...
$71

Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura
Kaikōura’s Original Kayak Operator – Est. 1998 Celebrating 28 years on the water! Exclusive access -New Zealand’s only sea kayak operator with a marine mammal...
$94

Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator - Est 1998 Celebrating 27 years of operation! 100% guaranteed to view Fur Seals on all tours. Family Friendly - operating...
$94

Kaikōura’s Original Kayak Operator – Est. 1998 Celebrating 27 years on the water! New Zealand’s only sea kayak operator with a marine mammal permit to...
$229

Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura
You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula using the Hobie Mirage Drive Pedal. We have...
$83

Discover magnificent marine wildlife out on the South Pacific Ocean during this 12-hour Kaikoura dolphin swim from Christchurch. Travel through the rolling hills of North...
$286

