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Discover 17 Experiences in Kaikoura on Trip.com, updated January 2, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From JPY 8,953.00 per person, with an average total of JPY 16,380.56. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 306 verified reviews, Experiences Kaikoura boast an average rating of 4.4.

This week's most popular Experiences: "Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat", with 229 reviews and a 4.3 rating.

Now on Trip.com: "Kaikoura Whale Watching Cruise in New Zealand [Whale Watching at Sea]", a 3-hour adventure in Kaikoura!

The next available day tour departs on January 3, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!

Kaikoura Experiences usually take about 3 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!

100% of Kaikoura Experiences now offer English-speaking guides

January is the perfect time to visit Kaikoura! Choose from Experiences available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat.

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Reviews: Kaikoura Whale Watching Cruise in New Zealand [Whale Watching at Sea]
Guest User2025-12-19
Very good. Excellent.
Reviews: Kaikoura Sea Fishing in South Island, New Zealand - Captain IAN (Experienced Local Captain + Lobster Catching and Fishing at Sea)
Guest User2025-12-10
Captain Lan was incredibly patient. He's going to Vietnam for the winter, haha! Our group of four booked at 2 PM, arrived before 1 PM, and were served immediately. We ended up with 13 fish and three big lobsters, haha! Captain Lan was super patient in explaining everything and even set up two lobster nets for us.
Reviews: Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch
Guest User2024-09-21
As this is a weather and nature/wildlife dependent activity, there is never a 100% guarantee that you will see whales. So, do approach with an open mind. The alternative nature tour offered was equally rewarding. We got to watch several dolphin pods playing, swimming near the catamaran and jumping off the waters, seals, several varieties of sea birds, albatrosses running on the water’s edge to take flight and so on. So, I still had a fun day.