Whale watching in Kaikoura is open year-round and is a must-do activity in New Zealand.
Kaikoura is just a 2.5-hour drive from Christchurch, offering beautiful rural views along the way, and is one of the best whale watching destinations in the world.
Get up close to toothed whales—the giant sperm whales, with a 95% chance of spotting them during this itinerary.