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Discover 16 Experiences in Kaikoura on Trip.com, updated January 24, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From CAD 32.25 per person, with an average total of CAD 173.26. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 524 verified reviews, Experiences Kaikoura boast an average rating of 4.6.

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 [Go out to sea to watch whales]", a 3-hour adventure in Kaikoura!

The next available day tour departs on January 25, 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.

Your trip, worry-free! All day tours are run by licensed suppliers with verified reviews, and many include free cancellation before departure.

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Kaikoura Whale Watching Cruise in New Zealand [Go out to sea to watch whales]
Duration: 3–3.5 hrs
English
5.0/5
Excellent· 1 review· 120 booked
FromCAD 137.90
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Milford Sound cruise sightseeing tour [Multiple vessels available + wildlife encounters and waterfall visits]
Duration: 2–3 hrs
English
4.8/5
Very good· 5 reviews· 128 booked
FromCAD 115.80
Trip.Select
New Zealand Mount Cook Tasman Glacier/Fox Glacier/Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Tour + Glacier Hike [Professional equipment provided, blue ice cave experience]
Duration: 3–4 hrs
English
5.0/5
Excellent· 5 reviews· 291 booked
FromCAD 592.25
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Queenstown skydiving/Wanaka skydiving Tandem Skydive
Duration: 2–4 hrs
English
4.5/5
Satisfied· 2 reviews· 66 booked
FromCAD 285.52
Kaikoura Sea Fishing in South Island, New Zealand - Captain IAN (Experienced Local Captain + Lobster Catching and Fishing at Sea)
Duration: 2–4 hrs
English
5.0/5
Excellent· 3 reviews· 127 booked
FromCAD 121.86
Whale Watching in Kaikoura, New Zealand [Optional Cruise/Flight Tour]
Duration: 4.5 hrs
English
41 booked
FromCAD 143.13
Whale Watch Kaikoura
Duration: 3 hrs
English
FromCAD 141.44
Kaikoura Sea Fishing Captain TOMO / IAN Sea Fishing [Fishing at sea to catch lobsters]
Duration: 2–4 hrs
English
61 booked
FromCAD 123.76
Whale Watch Kaikoura Experience with Optional VIP Viewing Cabin (Close-up Whale Watching, Over 95% Success Rate)
Duration: 1.5–2 hrs
English
FromCAD 134.21
Captain Ian's Kaikoura Fishing & Lobster Catching Tour (Electric Fishing Rods/Led by Experienced Local Captain) - South Island, New Zealand
Duration: 2.5 hrs
English
FromCAD 120.40
Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain TOMO in New Zealand's South Island [Experienced Local Crew + Lobster Catching]
Duration: 2–4 hrs
English
5.0/5
Excellent· 2 reviews
FromCAD 80.51
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Duration: 210 mins
English
4.3/5
Good· 229 reviews
FromCAD 148.34
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch
Duration: 11 hrs
English
4.2/5
Good· 67 reviews
FromCAD 305.79
New Zealand South Island Kaikoura fishing cruise with lobster, Captain Steve/Tomo, RodFather
Duration: 4 hrs
English
1.0/5
· 1 review
FromCAD 124.43
Kaikoura whale watching cruise [Please check availability before booking]
Duration: 3 hrs
English
FromCAD 214.53
Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain Ian in New Zealand's South Island [Local experienced captain leads fishing trips, catch giant crayfish]
Duration: 2.5 hrs
English
5.0/5
Excellent· 2 reviews
FromCAD 129.31
Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain Melcome in New Zealand's South Island [Led by an Experienced Captain, Even Beginners Can Reel in Fish and Catch Giant Lobsters]
Duration: 2–3 hrs
English
5.0/5
Excellent· 1 review
FromCAD 120.36
Captain Steve's Kaikoura Sea Fishing in New Zealand's South Island [Experienced Captain, Deep Sea Fishing + Crayfish Potting Dual Experience]
Duration: 2–4 hrs
English
5.0/5
Excellent· 1 review· 35 booked
FromCAD 150.45
KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers
Duration: 1 hr
English
4.8/5
Very good· 188 reviews· 24 booked
FromCAD 123.15
New Zealand Mount Cook Helicopter Sightseeing + Alpine/Snow Landing Helicopter Line + Optional Glacier Hike (20–55 min options + Departing from Glentanner)
Duration: 0.5–1 hrs
English
5.0/5
Excellent· 1 review· 176 booked
FromCAD 293.05

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Reviews: Kaikoura Whale Watching Cruise in New Zealand [Go out to sea to watch whales]

Guest User2025-12-19

Very good. Excellent.

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Reviews: Milford Sound cruise sightseeing tour [Multiple vessels available + wildlife encounters and waterfall visits]

Guest User2026-01-23

It's a big ship. It's good to be on the 3rd and 2nd decks, the view is excellent.

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Reviews: New Zealand Mount Cook Tasman Glacier/Fox Glacier/Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Tour + Glacier Hike [Professional equipment provided, blue ice cave experience]

Guest User2025-09-16

The blue ice cave on this tour wasn’t quite as breathtaking as the photos online, but it was still well worth the visit

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Reviews: Queenstown skydiving/Wanaka skydiving Tandem Skydive

Guest User2025-02-24

It was a very enjoyable experience. I paid an additional fee and had them shoot a video, but the video was a little disappointing. I don't think the video option is suitable for the price.

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Reviews: Kaikoura Sea Fishing in South Island, New Zealand - Captain IAN (Experienced Local Captain + Lobster Catching and Fishing at Sea)

Guest User2026-01-03

This was a fantastic trip. The captain led us to enjoy the abundant fish resources. He was also very responsible for ecological sustainability, only allowing us to take lobsters that met size requirements. While fishing, he also asked if we planned to eat and cook our own meals, adhering to the principle of not overfishing and avoiding waste. We enjoyed a wonderful 2.5 hours, and when we left, we took two lobsters and ten fish – enough to last us three days! We almost couldn't finish them all. I highly recommend chartering a boat to enjoy a wonderful fishing experience! Thank you to the captain and his assistant.

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Top picks for Kaikoura Experiences

16 results for Kaikoura Experiences

Kaikoura Whale Watching Cruise in New Zealand [Go out to sea to watch whales]

Milford Sound cruise sightseeing tour [Multiple vessels available + wildlife encounters and waterfall visits]

New Zealand Mount Cook Tasman Glacier/Fox Glacier/Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Tour + Glacier Hike [Professional equipment provided, blue ice cave experience]

Queenstown skydiving/Wanaka skydiving Tandem Skydive

Kaikoura Sea Fishing in South Island, New Zealand - Captain IAN (Experienced Local Captain + Lobster Catching and Fishing at Sea)

Whale Watching in Kaikoura, New Zealand [Optional Cruise/Flight Tour]

Whale Watch Kaikoura

Kaikoura Sea Fishing Captain TOMO / IAN Sea Fishing [Fishing at sea to catch lobsters]

Whale Watch Kaikoura Experience with Optional VIP Viewing Cabin (Close-up Whale Watching, Over 95% Success Rate)

Captain Ian's Kaikoura Fishing & Lobster Catching Tour (Electric Fishing Rods/Led by Experienced Local Captain) - South Island, New Zealand

Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain TOMO in New Zealand's South Island [Experienced Local Crew + Lobster Catching]

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

New Zealand South Island Kaikoura fishing cruise with lobster, Captain Steve/Tomo, RodFather

Kaikoura whale watching cruise [Please check availability before booking]

Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain Ian in New Zealand's South Island [Local experienced captain leads fishing trips, catch giant crayfish]

Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain Melcome in New Zealand's South Island [Led by an Experienced Captain, Even Beginners Can Reel in Fish and Catch Giant Lobsters]

Captain Steve's Kaikoura Sea Fishing in New Zealand's South Island [Experienced Captain, Deep Sea Fishing + Crayfish Potting Dual Experience]

KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

New Zealand Mount Cook Helicopter Sightseeing + Alpine/Snow Landing Helicopter Line + Optional Glacier Hike (20–55 min options + Departing from Glentanner)

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