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New Zealand - Kaikoura

We had four sperm-whale sightings during our 3-hour cruise over the deep waters just offshore of Kaikoura in the South Island of NZ. The first and third sightings were the same whale, a local resident well-known to the tour operators: “Tutu”.
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  • The Wheketere, our catamaran whale-watching ship. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    The Wheketere, our catamaran whale-watching ship. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • John, Mara, and Andy on the lookout for whales. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    John, Mara, and Andy on the lookout for whales. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • With scenery like this, it's worth the trip even without whales. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    With scenery like this, it's worth the trip even without whales. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • from the water we can see the whole expanse of the Kaikoura spur of the southern alps. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    from the water we can see the whole expanse of the Kaikoura spur of the southern alps. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • Tutu, one of the resident sperm whales. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    Tutu, one of the resident sperm whales. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • sperm whales have a blow-hole right at the front of their snout. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    sperm whales have a blow-hole right at the front of their snout. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • after resting for 20-30 mins, the local whale known as Tutu dives for another 45-min hunt at >1000m. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    after resting for 20-30 mins, the local whale known as Tutu dives for another 45-min hunt at >1000m. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • We visit a rocky island, with Shag birds. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    We visit a rocky island, with Shag birds. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • New Zealand fur seals. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    New Zealand fur seals. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • We see another sperm whale; we often see birds fly past to inspect. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    We see another sperm whale; we often see birds fly past to inspect. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • An Albatross flies over a breaching whale. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    An Albatross flies over a breaching whale. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • An albatross circles close. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    An albatross circles close. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • An albatross skims the water. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    An albatross skims the water. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • Another dive, so graceful. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    Another dive, so graceful. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • Tutu (the resident whale), with overflying bird. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    Tutu (the resident whale), with overflying bird. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • Tutu (the resident whale) dives again. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    Tutu (the resident whale) dives again. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • Tutu (the resident whale). Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    Tutu (the resident whale). Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

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    Tutu (the resident whale). Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

  • Another whale, another dive -- with spectacular backdrop. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

    Another whale, another dive -- with spectacular backdrop. Kaikoura whale watching, New Zealand.

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