Like everything else in New Zealand, a whale watching tour places a strong emphasis on environmental conservation and the happiness of its inhabitants.
In Kaikoura get up close and personal with the world’s largest living mammals without intruding and making them feel threatened.
Kaikoura Canyon is something of a hot spot for sperm whales, due to the huge depths of a narrow channel near the coast. Whales come from near and far to splash up their tails flamboyantly before submerging and diving deep down into these giant dipping pools.
It’s almost like they know that they can depend on a captive audience who will duly respond with an appreciative ‘oooohh’ or ‘aaaahh’.
