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	<li>No refunds for bookings cancelled within 24 hours of departure</li>
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	<li>Alcoholic beverages at Hapuku Lodge (available for purchase)</li>
	<li>Transportation to and from the departure point</li>
	<li>Personal expenses and gratuities</li>
</ul>

The entire experience lasts approximately three hours.

There is no specific age requirement; however, infants aged 0 to 2 years are free of charge and will be secured on the lap of a fare-paying passenger.

Yes, vegan and vegetarian options are available upon request.

For every ticket purchased, the tour operator donates $20 to Project Jonah, a registered charity dedicated to the protection and rescue of marine mammals.

Lifting off from our beachfront helipads, we head out toward the Hikurangi Marine Reserve in search of the incredible wildlife in our waters. Kaikōura is not only home to the magnificent Sperm Whale but is also a migratory route for a variety of different whale and dolphin species such as the Humpback Whale, Blue Whale, Southern Right Whale, and Orca, so we never know from flight to flight when we might spot something different!

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When finished searching for whales, we will head West across the coastline and inland over the Kaikoura flats on our way into the Seaward Kaikōura ranges. Your pilot will point out landslides and cracks through the mountainside caused by the 7.8 Kaikōura Earthquake in 2016 and any wild animals you may pass before finding a remote landing site to set down. Take the opportunity to get out of the helicopter and take in the magnificent views and breathe in the fresh air.

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Once you have taken your photos, it&rsquo;s back into the helicopter to fly down and out of the mountains, along the Hapuku River to land at the stunning Hapuku Lodge. Here you will be treated to a three course a la carte lunch at their beautiful restaurant.

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To end your experience, we depart from Hapuku Lodge and fly down the beautiful coastline back to our beach front helipads.

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*Kaikōura Helicopters supports Project Jonah, a registered charity existing for one simple reason &ndash; to help marine mammals in desperate need. Their vision is to create a world where these animals are respected and protected. Project Jonah has pioneered whale rescue techniques and has shared this technology and expertise with the rest of the world. Kaikōura Helicopters actively support Project Jonah with funding. For every ticket purchase, Kaikōura Helicopters will donate $20 to Project Jonah. Thank you for your contribution.

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Kaikoura Helicopters

<ul>
	<li>Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us</li>
	<li>Embark on a 30-minute whale-watching helicopter flight over the Hikurangi Marine Reserve</li>
	<li>Enjoy a scenic mountain flight with an alpine landing in the Seaward Kaikōura ranges</li>
	<li>Savour a three-course &agrave; la carte lunch at the renowned Hapuku Lodge</li>
	<li>$20 project Jonah donation*</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Price is for two persons</li>
	<li>Helicopter used is at the discretion of Kaikoura Helicopters</li>
	<li>*Kaikōura Helicopters supports Project Jonah, a registered charity existing for one simple reason &ndash; to help marine mammals in desperate need. Their vision is to create a world where these animals are respected and protected. Project Jonah has pioneered whale rescue techniques and has shared this technology and expertise with the rest of the world. Kaikōura Helicopters actively support Project Jonah with funding. For every ticket purchase, Kaikōura Helicopters will donate $20 to Project Jonah. Thank you for your contribution.</li>
	<li>Infants 0 to 2 years old are free of charge and will be secured on the lap of a fare paying passenger</li>
</ul>

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