Your day starts with pickup from your Christchurch hotel, then travel in a comfortable coach for about 2.5 hours to reach Kaikoura, taking a scenic road through the North Canterbury region.

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation, if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.,Please note, infants under 3 years of age may not join the cruises but may travel on the light aircraft tours,Once the tour has commenced only the unused portion of the tour will be refunded should the boats not sail or the planes not fly.,If due to whale sightings or weather conditions the boat offers a partial refund, this refund will be passed on to our customers.,If whale watch is undertaken by light aircraft and no whales are seen, no refund applies.,A decision is made at 6:30am each day, based on local weather conditions, as to whether the tour will depart Christchurch or be canceled. If the tour is cancelled, clients are notified by 7:15am and no cancellation fees are charged. If the tour travels to Kaikoura and the whale watch cruises are canceled, whale watch plane tours are offered as an alternative. If clients do not wish to fly, or the plane tours are also canceled, a cash refund of NZD 120.00 per adult is given. Refund is issued on the day of the tour by the tour operator in Christchurch.,As the wineries close at 5pm daily and on selected public holidays, a stop may not be possible. On these occasions no refund is applicable.,Currently, the tour cost has been discounted by $15.00 per a person. Due to road conditions following the Kaikoura earthquake in 2016 it may not be possible on all occasions to include a winery due to the wineries closing times.,Wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Infants must sit on laps,Infant seats available,Transportation is wheelchair accessible,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers,Follow the safety guidelines as issued by the New Zealand Government and maintain good hygene and social distancing measures. Do not travel if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms. If the city in which you are departing from is in alert level two, then please wear a facemask for all transport.

Air-conditioned vehicle,Live commentary on board,Whale watching tour by boat,Lunch (if option is selected),Fur seal colony viewing,North Canterbury vineyard visit and wine tasting (time permitting),Entry/Admission - Whale Watch Kaikoura

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