Enjoy a full day in Kaikoura, where mountains meet the sea, and spend your day getting close to nature. Travel from Christchurch through the rural pastoral scenes of North Canterbury to Kaikoura in comfortable coaches. Upon arrival, join your modern, ocean-going vessel for an exciting up-close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whales and acrobatic Dusky Dolphins in their natural environment, which can be viewed year-round. On any given day, you may be lucky enough to see some occasional visitors including Blue Whales, Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Pilot Whales, and Orcas. Your boat will also feature a unique, award-winning series of animation sequences designed to reveal Kaikoura’s hidden wildlife wonders both below and above the sea while the tour is taking place.

Back at the dock, take some time to explore Kaikoura or grab a bite to eat at one of the local cafes before jumping back on the bus and heading back to Christchurch. On the way, meet the local seals at a seal colony just outside of Kaikoura and stop by a winery in Waipara (time permitting) for a tasting of quality local wine.