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Wings Over Whales Whale Watching Tours Kaikoura

Wings Over Whales provide a unique view of sperm whales resting off the Kaikoura Coast. The 30 minute flight allows a bird's eye view of the majestic sperm whales and other marine mammals such as dolphins and seals. The unique perspective from above allows the passengers to view the whole whale and not just the tail.

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	Whale Watching Air Tours In a typical 30 minute flight you will see the majestic sperm whale preparing for his next dive and up to 500 dusky dolphins playfully swimming. To encounter these mammals from the air is an exciting experience and one not to be missed. This includes sperm whales, dolphins, seals and other whales, such as humpback, orca or killer, fin and blue whales Wings over Whales has a sighting rate in excess of 95% for Sperm Whales and a cancellation rate of less than 5% - unmatched by others!
	Spectacular Kaikoura Scenery On our scenic flights you will be awed by the spectacular views of the 2800m Seaward Kaikoura mountain range and coastline. Flying over Kaikoura Peninsula, you can see evidence of Maori fortifications (Pa sites), the township of Kaikoura and New Zealand fur seals relaxing on the rocks.
	Our Modern Aircraft Wings over Whales provides comfortable flights with experienced pilots giving an informative in-flight commentary, all at a reasonable cost. Our fleet of modern aircraft includes a 4-seater Cessna 172 as well as an 8-seater Gippsland Aeronautics Airvan. Both aircraft have high wings and every seat is a window seat allowing for unobstructed panoramic views of the sea and mountains. We pride ourselves on the high level of experience. Whale watching is our speciality on the scenic flight.
	Kaikoura sperm whales Sperm whales are so prolific around Kaikoura because of a deep sea trench - the Hikorangi Trench - that ensures that there is an ample supply of squid, groper, ling and shark, the whales' main food sources. At Kaikoura, whales usually spend 10 minutes on the surface breathing every 10 - 15 seconds and will take, on average, one breath for every minute that it subsequently stays submerged. The whales around Kaikoura normally dive down to 3,000ft (1,000m) for approximately 45 minutes; however, they are capable of diving for more than 2 hours and at other locations have been tracked to a depth of 7,000ft (approx. 2,300m) and may be able to dive to far greater depths, maybe even 10,000ft (3,300m)! From the air you can experience the true scale and magic of the world's largest mammal, the whale.