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The Ultimate Marine Experience. Every Whale Watch tour is a unique experience and the sightings vary. Whale Watch Gift Shop onsite. http://www.whalewatch.co.nz
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New Zealand's only marine based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with Giant S***m Whale in their natural environment at all times of the year! Giant S***m Whales are the stars of the show and year-round residents. A typical Whale Watch tour may encounter New Zealand Fur Seals, pods of Dusky dolphins and the endangered Wandering Albatross. Depending on the season you m

ay also see migrating:
Humpback Whales
Pilot Whales
Blue Whales
Southern Right Whales

Kaikōura often hosts Orca and is home to the world's smallest and rarest the Hector's. Kaikōura also attracts the largest concentration and variety of seabirds on mainland New Zealand including 13 species of Albatross, 14 varieties of Petrels and 7 types of Shearwater. Please note that at times images viewed on our website and social media channels have been taken with a zoom lens. Our interactions with marine mammals adhere to all regulations set in place, with these being outlined during our tours.

18/01/2025

A single moment with a s***m whale can leave a lifetime of awe. Natures true masterpiece 🐋

13/01/2025

Small in size, but big on personality! Dusky dolphins are the playful acrobats of Kaikouras waters 🐬🌊

12/01/2025

Spotting seabirds along the coast is a treat! These birds are indicators of ocean health, and their presence signals a thriving marine ecosystem 🕊️

10/01/2025

A leap of faith and a splash of awe! Humpback whales never fail to take our breath away 🐋
📸- Jaime Brown

11/12/2024

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!! Congratulations Victoria who won on Instagram 🤩

✨ 12 days of Christmas giveaways - Day 12✨

Thank you to everyone who has supported us, without you we wouldn’t be able to do this! We are so happy that we can give back to our community! 🫶🏽This is our final giveaway, and it’s one you don’t want to miss!!

Day 12… we are giving you the chance to win “The ultimate getaway”

2x nights at fable terrace downs (breakfast included)
1x voucher for solar tub & tranquility pools for 2 @ Opuke

Valued at $990 💳

To enter:
- like this post
- You must be following us
- Tag your friends in the comments (the more comments, the higher the chances)
- Share this post to your profile (please send us a screenshot if you have a private account)

Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 13th of December by Whale Watch Kaikoura only! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner. Please report any fake accounts.

Winner will be announced by instagram story & facebook comment section. Winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond. If winner fails to respond within 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner.

Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram

10/12/2024

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!! Congratulations Kendall McLaren who won over on instagram

✨ 12 days of Christmas giveaways - Day 11✨

Over the next 12 days on our instagram and facebook we are giving YOU the chance to win some amazing goodies!

Day 11… we are giving you the chance to win “The cocktail package”

1x glass cocktail shaker
2x cocktail glasses
1x cocktail book
1x cheese board
1x ceramic platter & spreader
1x wooden prep & ri***ng board
1x jigger
1x prep knife
6x cocktail picks
1x pack of dried oranges

Valued at $253.96 💳

To enter:
- like this post
- You must be following us
- Tag your friends in the comments (the more comments, the higher the chances)
- Share this post to your profile (please send us a screenshot if you have a private account)

Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 12th of December by Whale Watch Kaikoura only! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner. Please report any fake accounts.

Winner will be announced by instagram story & facebook comment section.
Winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond.
If winner fails to respond within 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner.

Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram

09/12/2024

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!! Congratulations Kristine Vince Daly, please message us 🤩

✨ 12 days of Christmas giveaways - Day 10✨

Over the next 12 days on our instagram and facebook we are giving YOU the chance to win some amazing goodies!

Day 10… we are giving you the chance to win “A new world gift card”

1x new world gift card
Valued at $400 💳

To enter:
- like this post
- You must be following us
- Tag your friends in the comments (the more comments, the higher the chances)
- Share this post to your profile (please send us a screenshot if you have a private account)

Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 11th of December by Whale Watch Kaikoura only! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner. Please report any fake accounts.

Winner will be announced by instagram story & facebook comment section.
Winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond.
If winner fails to respond within 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner.

Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram

08/12/2024

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!! Congratulations Leanne Sinclair please message us 🥰

✨ 12 days of Christmas giveaways - Day 9✨

Over the next 12 days on our instagram and facebook we are giving YOU the chance to win some amazing goodies!

Day 9… we are giving you the chance to win “The relax package”

1x country road robe
1x orange & cinnamon candle
4x country road mugs
4x country road coasters

Valued at $392.49 💳

To enter:
- like this post
- You must be following us
- Tag your friends in the comments (the more comments, the higher the chances)
- Share this post to your profile

Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 10th of December by Whale Watch Kaikoura only! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner. Please report any fake accounts.

Winner will be announced by instagram story & facebook comment section.
Winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond.
If winner fails to respond within 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner.

Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram

07/12/2024

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!! Congratulations Bonita Jane

✨ 12 days of Christmas giveaways - Day 8✨

Over the next 12 days on our instagram and facebook we are giving YOU the chance to win some amazing goodies!

Day 8… we are giving you the chance to win “The ladies summer essentials package”

1x status anxiety tote bag
1x status anxiety cap
1x status anxiety sunglasses
1x status anxiety glasses case

Valued at $304.80 💳

To enter:
- like this post
- You must be following us
- Tag your friends in the comments (the more comments, the higher the chances)
- Share this post to your profile

Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 9th of December by Whale Watch Kaikoura only! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner. Please report any fake accounts.

Winner will be announced by instagram story & facebook comment section.
Winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond.
If winner fails to respond within 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner.

Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram

06/12/2024

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!! Congratulations Ruby Cain please message us 🤩🎅🏿

✨ 12 days of Christmas giveaways - Day 7✨

Over the next 12 days on our instagram and facebook we are giving YOU the chance to win some amazing goodies!

Day 7… we are giving you the chance to win “the boys summer essentials package”

1x carve sunglasses + case
1x ripcurl hat
1x ripcurl beach towel
1x ripcurl wallet

Valued at $309.96 💳

To enter:
- like this post
- You must be following us
- Tag your friends in the comments (the more comments, the higher the chances)
- Share this post to your profile

Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 8th of December by Whale Watch Kaikoura only! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner. Please report any fake accounts.

Winner will be announced by instagram story & facebook comment section.
Winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond.
If winner fails to respond within 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner.

Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram

05/12/2024

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!! Congratulations Lucy Steele please message us 🎅🏿🥳

✨ 12 days of Christmas giveaways - Day 6✨

Over the next 12 days on our instagram and facebook we are giving YOU the chance to win some amazing goodies!

Day 6… we are giving you the chance to win “The Smoko Shout” 🥧

4x (4pack) middlehurst pies
4x (2pack) middlehurst sausage rolls
1x pepper & me mint sauce
1x pepper & me relish
1x pepper & me chipotle bbq sauce

Valued at $222.97 💳

To enter:
- like this post
- YOU MUST BE FOLLOWING US!!
- Tag your friends in the comments (the more comments, the higher the chances)
- Share this post to your page

Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 7th of December by Whale Watch Kaikoura only! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner. Please report any fake accounts.

Winner will be announced by instagram story & facebook comment section.
Winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond.
If winner fails to respond within 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner.

Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram

04/12/2024

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!! Congratulations Nina Chapman who won over on instagram

✨ 12 days of Christmas giveaways - Day 5 ✨

Over the next 12 days on our instagram and facebook we are giving YOU the chance to win some amazing goodies!

Day 5… we are giving you the chance to win “the girls summer essentials package”

- seed towel
- sol de janeiro kit
- frank green drink bottle

Valued at $239.89 💳

To enter:
- like this post
- YOU MUST BE FOLLOWING US
- share this post to your profile
- Tag your friends in the comments (the more comments, the higher the chances)

Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 6th of December by Whale Watch Kaikoura only! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner. Please report any fake accounts.

Winner will be announced by instagram story & facebook comment section.
Winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond.
If winner fails to respond within 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner.

Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram

03/12/2024

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!! Congratulations Jack Collins, please send us a dm

✨ 12 days of Christmas giveaways - Day 4✨

Over the next 12 days on our instagram and facebook we are giving YOU the chance to win some amazing goodies!

Day 4… we are giving you the chance to win “The Christmas meat box”

1x oyster shoulder
2x lamb racks
2x packets of short ribs
4x fillets
1x middlehurst station tea towel

Valued at $225 💳

To enter:
- like this post
- You must be following us
- Tag your friends in the comments (the more comments, the higher the chances)

Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 5th of December by Whale Watch Kaikoura only! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner. Please report any fake accounts.

Winner will be announced by instagram story & facebook comment section.
Winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond.
If winner fails to respond within 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner.

Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram

02/12/2024

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!! Congrartulations Arahia Allen, please dm us

✨ 12 days of Christmas giveaways - Day 3✨

Over the next 12 days on our instagram and facebook we are giving YOU the chance to win some amazing goodies!

Day 3… we are giving you the chance to win “The Māmā & Pēpē package”

1x Status anxiety bag
1x pair of status anxiety pram straps
1x kids chai baby cup
1x adult chai baby cup

Valued at $442.88 💳

To enter:
- like this post
- You must be following us
- Tag your friends in the comments (the more comments, the higher the chances)
- Share this post to your story (please send us a screenshot if you have a private account)

Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 4th of December by Whale Watch Kaikoura only! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner. Please report any fake accounts.

Winner will be announced by instagram story & facebook comment section.
Winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond.
If winner fails to respond within 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner.

Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram

01/12/2024

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!! Congratulations to who won over on instagram

✨ 12 days of Christmas giveaways - Day 2 ✨

Over the next 12 days on our instagram and facebook we are giving YOU the chance to win some amazing goodies!

Day 2… we are giving you the chance to win “Ecozip for two”

2x Tickets for the Ecozip Kaikoura

Valued at $378 💳

To enter:
- like this post
- You must be following us
- Tag your friends in the comments (the more comments, the higher the chances)
- Share this post to your story (please send us a screenshot if you have a private account)

Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 2nd of December by Whale Watch Kaikoura only! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner. Please report any fake accounts.

Winner will be announced by instagram story & facebook comment section.
Winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond.
If winner fails to respond within 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner.

Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram

30/11/2024

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!! Congratulations Dallas Stevens 🎁 please private message us!

Day 1… we are giving you the chance to win “The men’s outdoors package” 🥾

1x Bushbuck dry bag
1x Bushbuck cap
1x Bushbuck jet boil
1x pair of Bushbuck socks
1x Bushbuck pan

Valued at $439.96 💳

To enter:
- like this post
- You must be following us
- Tag your friends in the comments (the more comments, the higher the chances)
- Share this post to your story (please send us a screenshot if you have a private account)

Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 2nd of December by Whale Watch Kaikoura only! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner. Please report any fake accounts.

Winner will be announced by instagram story & facebook comment section.
Winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond.
If winner fails to respond within 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner.

Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram

29/11/2024

Kia ora! We will be running our 12 days of Christmas giveaways again this year, starting on Sunday the 1st of December!
This is our way of saying thank you for another epic year of whale watching!
Get ready for a lineup of incredible prizes!!

Address

The Whaleway Station, Whaleway Road
Kaikoura
7300

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 3:30pm
Thursday	9am - 3:30pm
Friday	9am - 3:30pm
Saturday	9am - 3:30pm
Sunday	9am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+6433196767

Website

http://www.whalewatch.co.nz/

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✨ 12 days of Christmas giveaways - Day 12✨

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!! Congratulations Victoria who won on Instagram 🤩 ✨ 12 days of Christmas giveaways - Day 12✨ Thank you to everyone who has supported us, without you we wouldn’t be able to do this! We are so happy that we can give back to our community! 🫶🏽This is our final giveaway, and it’s one you don’t want to miss!! Day 12… we are giving you the chance to win “The ultimate getaway” 2x nights at fable terrace downs (breakfast included) 1x voucher for solar tub & tranquility pools for 2 @ Opuke Valued at $990 💳 To enter: - like this post - You must be following us - Tag your friends in the comments (the more comments, the higher the chances) - Share this post to your profile (please send us a screenshot if you have a private account) Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 13th of December by Whale Watch Kaikoura only! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner. Please report any fake accounts. Winner will be announced by instagram story & facebook comment section. Winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond. If winner fails to respond within 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner. Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram

Hectors dolphins are the smallest and one of the rarest marine dolphins in the world, growing to only about 1.5 meters in length, and are only found in New Zealand waters 🐬

Dusky dolphins are often seen swimming with humpback whales, showcasing the unique interactions between different marine species in their natural habitats 🐬🐋

Diving deep with these giants, did you know, sperm whales can hold their breath for up to 90 minutes while hunting for squid 🦑🐋

Have you booked your trip with us this winter? 🏔️ We have limited seats available each month until September with 50% off adult tickets during our winter whale sale. So if you haven’t already, make sure you book your winter adventure with us if you want a great deal! 🙌🐬🐋

Swimming in sync: dusky dolphins and sperm whales share the stage in Kaikouras breathtaking marine playground. Moments like these remind us of the beauty of the planet 🌏🩵

We don’t know what’s more mind blowing…..the orca just off the beach or the conversation happening behind the camera 📸 🤣 Vote in the comments 🤣😅 #SOUND #ON

In the heart of the deep, humpback whales emerge in a majestic breach 🌊🐋 @abbychill

CLOSED!! Winner - Kathy Brown 🫶🏽🥇 🎄✨ 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS - DAY 12✨🎄 “LAP OF LUXURY KAIKOURA GETAWAY” 🎁 On the 12th day of Christmas…..Whale Watch is giving you the chance to experience our Rohe Taonga (our area’s treasure) at its absolute finest 🐋🚁 We present to you a package filled with luxury, thrill and culture…..experience Kaikoura at its finest from the most spectacular culinary experience to seeing the beauty of Kaikoura from the Land, Sea and Air 🚁 1x Night Stay At The Fairways Luxury Apartments 🏠 2x Vouchers to Hapuku Kitchens Supper Club (3 course meal) 🍽️ 2x vouchers for a 40 minute helicopter flight with an Alpine landing 🚁 2x VIP Captains Cabin Vouchers with yours truly 🫶🏽 Valued at $1,750 🚁🍽️🏠🐋 To enter - 🎄 Like this post 🎄 Tag your friends in the comments 👯‍♀️ (the more comments, the higher the chances) 🎄 Share this post to your page 🚨 Giveaway winner will be announced at 10am on the 26th of December, This giveaway will go for a full 48 hours!! Winner will be announced by @whalewatchkaikoura ONLY! We will never ask for payment details when contacting the winner, please report any fake accounts. 🐋 Winner will be announced by instagram story and facebook comment section. 🐋winner will be contacted directly by private message, you will have 24 hours to respond. If winner fails to respond before 24 hours, we will re-draw the winner. Ts & Cs: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by facebook or instagram.