Dusky Dolphins
A massive pod of dusky dolphins off the coast of Kaikoura. This photo was taken from the boat on a "swim with the dolphins" trip...MAGIC!Listed in photos
South Bay Kaikoura
This photo was taken from the start of the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway in South Bay. Pied Cormorants (Phalacrocorax varius) are resting on the rocks.Listed in photos
Peninsula Seal Colony Kaikoura
The Peninsula Seal Colony Kaikoura. Home to many of New Zealand Fur Seals (Arctocephalus fosteri) and also lots of Black-backed Gulls (Larus marinus)....Listed in photos
South Bay Landscape
Picturesque South Bay, Kaikoura in winter.Listed in photos
New Zealand Fur Seal
A New Zealand Fur Seal (Arctocephalus fosteri) lazes on the rocks in Kaikoura. These seals were widely hunted from shortly after the European discover...Listed in photos
Ohau Point Seals
The largest breeding colony of fur seals around Kaikoura is found at Ohau Point (on State Highway 1 just north of Kaikoura). The rocky coastline provi...Listed in photos
Kaikoura Sleeping Seal
A sleeping New Zealand Fur Seal near Ohau Point in Kaikoura, New Zealand.Listed in photos
Peeking Seal
Kekeno (Arctocephalus forsteri) are members of the Otariidae family of pinnipeds, fin-footed carnivorous marine mammals. They are distinguished by vis...Listed in photos
Ohau Point Seal Pups
Ohau Point just north of Kaikoura on State Highway 1 is a great spot for viewing New Zealand Fur Seals. This picture shows 3 pups and one adult seal. ...Listed in photos
Sleeping Seals at Ohau Point
Two New Zealand Fur Seals (Arctocephalus fosteri) sleep on the rocks at Ohau Point, Kaikoura. Cute little nuggets!Listed in photos