Ocean Acrobats - The Dusky Dolphin
Playful, acrobatic, and full of personality — Kaikōura’s Dusky Dolphins are local celebrities of the sea! Known for their high-energy antics and graceful flips, they’re a must-see for any ocean lover. See more
Where the Mountains Meet the Sea: Exploring the Seaward Kaikōura Ranges
Did you know Kaikōura is home to one of the world’s most dramatic coastal mountain ranges? Rising straight from the Pacific Ocean to heights of over 2,600 metres, the Seaward Kaikōura Ranges are just… See more
Sperm Whales 101
A deep dive into the life of the mighty sperm whale—seen best from the skies above Kaikōura. See more
The GA8 Airvan: The Whale Watcher's Best Friend in the Sky!
Ready to see Kaikōura's giants from the sky? Hop aboard our Gippsland GA8 Airvan for the ultimate whale watching adventure! See more
Blue Whales in New Zealand: Gentle Giants of the South Pacific
They’re bigger than any dinosaur, and you can spot them off New Zealand’s shores—yes, really. See more
Tis The Season of The Humpback
In this blog, we dive into the most fascinating and fun facts about humpback whales—from their mysterious melodies to their surprising social lives. Whether you're a marine life enthusiast or just… See more
Mysteries of the Deep
The Pilot whales name originates from the belief that each pod followed a ‘pilot” in the group. This has since been disregarded however the name has stuck. See more
Big research for Little Lives
With your help this Red Nose Day, we’d love to help raise as much as we can for #curekidsnz. Fly with us over 31st July through to the 2nd August and we will donate $30 from every full paying fair to… See more
Kaikōura and the Whales
Whales have a huge presence among New Zealand history in both lifestyle and culture. Many of the Maori tribes have strong cultural affinities to whales. See more
The Humpback Highway
One of the greatest migrations in the world has started, and here in Kaikoura we are lucky to get a front row seat. This year the humpback whale migration started early with our first sightings of… See more
Wolves of the Sea
For thousands of years these apex predators have appeared in mythologies and human cultures and over the centuries they have been known by many names with sailors often referring to them as the… See more
20 Things you didn't know about whales
And to give you something a bit different, here’s 20 facts that you might not have known about these fantastic animals See more