Ohau Point Seal Colony

Self-driving tour from Christchurch about 200 kilometers 2 and a half hours to reach Kaikoura, stop the car and walk to the beach to see several seals lying on the shore stone, you can also see a lot of seagulls flying, close to nature is great...

The seal habitat in Kaikoura is a magical and harmonious place in this Midlands region. The beautiful sea and sky, a rocky U-shaped bay, make the seals natural ideal habitat. There are hundreds of seals living here, they are lazy on the stone to bask in the sun, even if someone is close, they are indifferent, really too cute and lazy.

Seals are everywhere on the beach, on the plank road, under the bushes. Maybe because of the large number of tourists visiting or by nature, they are not afraid of people, but it is best to abide by local regulations, keep a distance of 10 meters from them, quietly, do not disturb them to bask in the sun.

The wild animals of New Zealand are the happiest in the world.

The sunny coast of Kaikoura, long years of sunshine and rich fish, nourishes native seals to their bodies. In winter, seals are much more numerous than in summer, and seals are everywhere on the beach, on the plank road, under the bush. If you don't watch your feet, you may not accidentally step on them. Moreover, it may be due to the large number of tourists visiting or nature, they are not afraid of people, but it is best to abide by local regulations, and keep a distance of 10 meters from them, quietly, do not disturb them to bask in the sun. After watching the small seals, you can take the peninsula trail, which is also less difficult, and the scenery is very good! Tips: New Zealand seals are all the kind of eared seals, that is, seals with ears exposed (compared to another true seal without ears) You can also participate in activities with seals -Seal Swim Kaikoura official website: Address: 58 West End Kaikoura, New Zealand Time: December to March, 9:30,11:00,12:30,14:00; 10-11 Month and 4-5 Month, 9:30,12:30 Activity time is about 2-2.5 Hours, winter time from mid-May to the end of September is not included in the project Tips: No swimming is required, there is guidance in the water, and there is a large floating board