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