The EC 130 - Ultimate Whale Watching Machine
Ready to see whales like never before? In this post, we’ll explain why we absolutely love our EC 130 helicopter, ZK-HBE, and why it’s our go-to machine for the ultimate whale-watching experience! See more
The Great Kaikōura Whale Count 2025
Join Us in June to Celebrate & Protect Our Ocean Giants! See more
Springtime Serenity in Kaikoura
Springtime in Kaikōura, New Zealand, presents a world alive with colour, teaming with wildlife. See more
The Heli-Gin Experience
Two small, locally-owned Kaikōura businesses are taking a gin distillery to the mountain, in the hope of attracting international holidaymakers to the coastal town. See more
Matai Peak
We are excited to share with you one of the latest products from one of New Zealand’s most iconic farming families the Wildings, on their property Te Mania situated in the stunning Kaikōura region of… See more
Mysteries of the Deep
Pilot Whales and Oceanic bottlenose Dolphins See more
HAPPY FATHERS DAY
When it comes to the life of whales, the boys may not be the best fatherly role models. However, in honour of Father’s Day we thought we’d dive a bit deeper into the life of a male whale! See more
The Return of Tohorā
Have you seen a Southern Right Whale along the New Zealand coast before? Do you have photos? Citizen research is a huge and powerful tool in helping protect the Southern Right Whales and other marine… See more
5 Great reasons why you should visit Kaikōura this Winter.
With our borders closed and a lack of international visitors there is no better time to start exploring our own backyard. What a unique opportunity to reconnect with the land and the people nearest… See more
Meeting the largest animal to have ever lived
The Blue Whale See more