Six decapitated seal pups found on new zealand beach the. Join us for a totally unique experience seal swimming with kekeno new zealand fur seals in their own spectacular marine environment on the beautiful east coast of the south island. Pup mortality of the new zealand fur seal arctocephalus forsteri lesson. Ohau waterfall walk see seal pups playing in the ohau waterfall 15 minutes north of kaikoura. Fantastic seal pup encounter peninsula seal colony. Seal sanctuary in kaikoura wiped out by earthquake newshub. Quick guide for the best locations to spot the kaikoura seal colony with tips and. Hectors dolphins and dusky dolphins have also been spotted along the kaikoura coast. These are new zealand fur seal kekeno pups that are common on the rocky kaikoura coastline. Baby seal on the rocks of kaikoura along the sh1 in new zealand. Nz fur seal arctocephalus forsteri pups wander to this inland waterfall near kaikoura, new zealand, every winter.
Short walk through bush waterfall and at the end seal pups. Every year seal pups are born on the coast around kaikoura, the coastal outcrops, nooks and crannies, provides an excellent breeding habitat. These females have recently begun breeding at this location. Click below for expert advice on animal welfare in tourism. Wideeyed seal pup seal and seal pups at kaikoura in. Kaikoura peninsula walkway, nelson marlborough department of. Just out of kaikoura new zealand is the ohau stream over winter hundreds of fur seal pups gather here to seek refuge from the open sea. Seal pups return to ohau point stream after quake destroyed their home. Since i was there in november, the waterfall was no longer teeming with baby seals but there were still a few stragglers splashing around. Seal pup playing in water seal and seal pups at kaikoura in 2015.
The best place to view seals currently is at kaikoura peninsula, just south of the township, a short walk around the shoreline from point kean car park. The seals on the rocky platforms out from the car park are generally females and their pups. Whats left of the ohau point seal colony after the kaikoura earthquake. Walking for those who would like to, there are lots of short walks all over the country, your guides will help. Seals can also be seen from parts of the kaikoura peninsula walkway. Start the walk from a car parking area off sh1, 27 km north of the nearest. Between 30 and 40 fur seal pups were found dead at a.
Kaikouras baby seal colony was destroyed during the. Every year seal pups are born on the coast around kaikoura, the coastal outcrops, nooks and crannies, provides an excellent breeding habitat and protection for young pups from storms that hit the. Therefore, the best time of year to see seal pups in kaikoura is. Snorkelling with wild new zealand fur seals, in the shallow waters of the beautiful kaikoura peninsula, truly is a unique experience. The pups are left alone while their mothers forage for food and when mums away, the pups clamber. Download scientific diagram the kaikoura peninsula, barneys rock, and ohau. Seal pups early childhood education at the ohau stream.
Kekeno new zealand fur seal are the most common seals in new zealand waters. Seal pups at ohau stream waterfall pool, kaikoura video. Baby seal pups ohau waterfall kaikoura new zealand youtube. A dead fish is seen around the ohau point waterfall where seal pups used to shelter. In this video, the audio has been removed from the original material. Fur seal pup on the rocks at sunset at kaikoura, new zealand stock photo.
Visiting the ohau waterfall in kaikourna new zealand and watching the baby seals play in the waterfall has been the top highlight of our rv trip through new zealand. Unexpected surprise we were driving from kaikoura to marlborough and saw several cars parked by sh1 so thought we would. Nz family owned since 1971 many nz tour companies are australian owned. There is a new hope for seals in kaikoura after a landslide caused by last weeks quake destroyed a popular seal colony. There are some large boulders fallen on the track and the authorities have closed the track.
Fur seal pups playing in the ohau stream close to kaikoura. Baby seal pups ohau waterfall kaikoura new zealand. Ohau point seal colony off sh1 nth of kaikoura, kaikoura. The spot off state highway 1 just outside kaikoura is popular with tourists, with the waterfall and sanctuary. Seal pup playing in water seal and seal pups at kaikoura.
The seals are still there and the waterfall and pool are not damaged. Off the beaten track destinations where big coaches cant go. Wideeyed seal pup seal and seal pups at kaikoura in 2015. Also, make sure to download the spaceships app, wikicamps app, and. Ohau point seal colony kaikoura 2020 all you need to. The kaikoura peninsula, barneys rock, and ohau point seal. Wellington, new zealand conservation workers in new zealand condemned the cruel and senseless killings of six fur seal pups, which were found decapitated in. Twentythree seals, including eight newborn pups, were clubbed to death in a callous and cowardly. Where to see the kaikoura seal colony south island new zealand. Download 618 seal pups stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. New zealand fur seal pup swimming in clear water stock.
New zealand fur seals these are not the droids you are looking for. Seal pups playing in ohau waterfall photo of canterbury new. View all attractions near ohau point seal colony on tripadvisor. Flexibility time to add as many or few activities around the country as you like. Photo about young new zealand fur seal pup swimming in the clear water of a river, near kaikoura. Ohau stream walk kaikoura 2020 all you need to know. Seal pups stock photos download 618 royalty free photos. State highway 1, ohau point, kaikoura, new zealand. They are very good swimmers and weaned pups will turn up almost.