Ohau Point Seal Colony
Ohau Point Seal Colony
Off SH1 - Nth of Kaikoura
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Ohau Point Seal Colony might be New Zealand's most accessible Seal Watching experience. And it's free! The carpark is directly off State highway 1 and as a traveller put it 'the seals are right there, waiting for you!'
A glorious spot on a nice day with the backdrop of the mighty Pacific Ocean. Enjoy!
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Rikke Hessellund, Denmark
Ranking: 5/10
Sooo many seals!! But due to roadworks at the moment (April 2018) it is very difficult to park and to get out of the car there.
Maia and Andrew
Ranking: 9/10
Short walk through bush - waterfall and at the end - seal pups. The beach across the road is good for views too.
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Deniz Wintermeyer
Ranking: 7/10
A small walkway next to the coast with a lot of seals there. Easy to access with the car and the seals are lovely. Just chilling in the sun.
Rachel Ram
Ranking: 8/10
Just up the main road to a waterfall where little baby seal pups hang out and play. As long as you are quiet, what amazing creatures.
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Will Pyle
Ranking: 10/10
Great experience, seal pups playing in a waterfall and climbing rocks. Easy access, short walk. Rewarding and fun for all ages.
Katie Griffiths
Ranking: 7/10
Good, easy walk to see the seal colony, lots of seals! Free to do.
Fiona Ng
Ranking: 10/10
Spotted 20+ seal pups. Very well maintained and well worth stopping and exploring.
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Joaquin Gruffat
Ranking: 10/10
You can see dolphins, whales and other kinds of animals just from the coast!! If you are lucky!
Brennan Jungling
Ranking: 7/10
Very nice walk to a stunning waterfall and sit on the rocks by the ocean - tons of seals!
Ben McDougal
Ranking: 10/10
Seals everywhere we stopped. Pups at the waterfall. Beautiful freedom camping beachside at the Meatworks.
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Maria and Grace
Ranking: 6/10
Great to see, nice walk, gorgeous frolicking seal pups.
Ahmed Mohsen Aly
Ranking: 8/10
We went during sunset. The view from the lookout was absolutely breathtaking. Worth a quick stop.
Roeland Driessen
Ranking: 10/10
Best spot to see lots of seals, including new borns playing around. Spent more than an hour just watching these amazing creatures.,
