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Kaikoura Is the Spot

Whales send out big time ocean kaumatua vibes. When I see them, things feel good in the world. Kaikoura is the spot to see them in NZ - the deep underwater canyon just offshore means sperm whales hang around year-round, which is pretty rare globally. The RANKERS promo code gets you a discount on whale watching by boat out of Kaikoura, and if you haven't seen a whale up close from the water, it's definitely a memory.

Sea or Air, Pick Your Way

There are two ways to do it and both are worth thinking about. By sea you get closer and it's more intimate - the first sailing of the day is often the calmest, so I'd take that one. By air you lose a bit of that closeness, but you get a real sense of the scale of these creatures and a scenic flight thrown in, which is also amazing on a good day. The RANKERS code works on whale watching flights too, including helicopter options over the coast.

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South IslandKaikoura Region

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Adventure through the skies and experience Kaikoura's mighty Sperm Whale, playful Dusky dolphins and majestic scenery!

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