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