One of the greatest migrations in the world has started, and here in Kaikoura we are lucky to get a front row seat. This year the humpback whale migration started early with our first sightings of… See more

With lots of eggciting things happening here in the last couple of weeks, we thought it would be a good time for an update! See more

Known for its beauty and extensive range of marine wildlife, this place is one of the most beautiful the planet has to offer. But, how did it form? See more

For thousands of years these apex predators have appeared in mythologies and human cultures and over the centuries they have been known by many names with sailors often referring to them as the… See more

Its not easy finding a whale in the open ocean, much less identifying the species, luckily the whales help us out a bit. See more

It took a wee while for summer to truly kick in here in the South Island of New Zealand, but now we have record hot temperatures and beautiful summer days and are well and truly into our busy summer… See more

And to give you something a bit different, here’s 20 facts that you might not have known about these fantastic animals See more

All Maori iwi (tribes) across Aotearoa (New Zealand) have a strong cultural connections to whales. See more

With serious threats being faced by global warming and a dearth of natural resources the world over, it’s time for everyone to do their part and take steps to protect the environment and its natural… See more

South Pacific Helicopters has partnered with two organisations that work in delivering sustainable projects, and we are committed to contributing to these organisations through their activities. See more