2018: Tourism Industry Aotearoa
He Kai Kei Aku Ringa Māori Tourism Award
2018: Maritime & Shipping: Best Marine Eco-Tourism Activity - New Zealand
- 2017: Australasian Responsible Tourism Award - Asia & Australasia World Travel Awards
- 2017: Maritime & Shipping: Most Sustainable Eco-Tourism Company - New Zealand
- 2016: Communicator Award of Excellence - Websites - Travel/Tourism
- 2014: Australasian Responsible Tourism Award - Asia & Australasia World Travel Awards
- 2011: Pacific Asia Travel Association Gold Award in Environment & Eco-Tourism Category
- 2010: World Travel & Tourism Council, Tourism for Tomorrow Community Benefit Award
- 2010: Champion Canterbury Award - Champion Host Med/Large Enterprise
- 2010: Champion Canterbury Awards - Supreme Winner Med/Large Enterprise
- 2009: Best In a Marine Environment - Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards
- 2009: Supreme Winner - Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards
- 2003: Champion Canterbury Awards - Champion Host Med/Large Enterprise
- 2003: Australian Effects and Animation Festival Awards - Education & Training
- 2001: Tourism Industry Association - New Zealand Tourism Operator of the Decade
- 2000: Pacific Asia Travel Association Gold Award in Culture & Heritage Category
- 1997: Green Globe Achievement Award with Distinction
- 1995: Kaikoura Tourism Award
- 1994: British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Award
- 1990: New Zealand Tourist Industry Federation Award
Kia Ora!
Welcome to Whale Watch Kaikoura New Zealand's Ultimate Marine Experience.
Who We Are
Our People ⁄ Who We Are
Whale Watch is a multiple national and international award winning New Zealand nature-based Tourism Company owned and operated by the indigenous Ngāti Kuri people of Kaikōura, a Māori sub-tribe of the South Island's larger Ngāi Tahu Tribe.
Due to the phenomenal success of Whale Watch, Kaikōura is now one of New Zealand's leading eco-tourism destinations offering a diverse range of exciting activities and experiences. The company has stimulated investment in new accommodation, restaurants and an impressive array of cafes and galleries filled with the work of local artists.
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