Kaikoura Peninsula Carpark Seal Watching
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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
Watch seals in their natural habitat. Please give respect and provide them plenty of space.
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37 reviews with the most recent first, showing page 1 of 3.
Mike Fricker
Ranking: 10/10
15Oct18. We were here in 2014. What a difference since the earthquake. Last time we parked our van overhanging the wall a little and the waves splashed up over us. This time the waves didn’t get anywhere near.
On the plus side there is the old sea bed to walk on and the seals are still there but further out.
Don’t forget to go up the cliff walk at least to the first lookout.
S Weslake
Ranking: 10/10
Beautiful views of the town and of the ocean. A nice loop walk with several alternative routes, appearing to be safe in high tide also, but be careful as always. Car park available. We saw a seal resting on the walkway from the car park. Enjoy them, but keep your distance - it’s their habitat, not yours.
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Marek
Ranking: 9/10
Good place to see seals. Nice to see them sunbathing.
Anna Urbanova
Ranking: 10/10
Perfect place to see these wonderful creatures. They are so lazy and funny!
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Laura Leoekloek
Ranking: 10/10
Great! Easy to go there. Fun to see and there are information boards. Plus it is free!
Lukas Trewel
Ranking: 8/10
You can see many animals from a distance.
Marie Vaillant
Ranking: 9/10
We saw a lot of sea lions, it is really amazing! And we did a walk of one hour with a really nice landscape.
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Sascha Kaffenberger
Ranking: 9/10
Pure nature, you can see seal babies, you can see seals in their natural environment.
Anna Guttle
Ranking: 10/10
Amazing!
Matias Santos
Ranking: 8/10
Nice stop on the road to see real nature. Seals are fun for kids and not that young.
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Fabian Kukla
Ranking: 10/10
We went to the beach and saw a lot of seals. Kaikoura is well worth a stop.
Anita Wallace
Ranking: 10/10
So many seals, amazing to see!
Lars Barkhora
Ranking: 6/10
North of Kaikoura, good sight, just some seals relaxing in the sun. Nice to stop.
Mike Fricker
Ranking: 10/10
15Oct18. We were here in 2014. What a difference since the earthquake. Last time we parked our van overhanging the wall a little and the waves splashed up over us. This time the waves didn’t get anywhere near.
On the plus side there is the old sea bed to walk on and the seals are still there but further out.
Don’t forget to go up the cliff walk at least to the first lookout.
S Weslake
Ranking: 10/10
Beautiful views of the town and of the ocean. A nice loop walk with several alternative routes, appearing to be safe in high tide also, but be careful as always. Car park available. We saw a seal resting on the walkway from the car park. Enjoy them, but keep your distance - it’s their habitat, not yours.
Conservation Campsite Pass
Save up to 70% on campsite fees! Support conservation and experience the natural beauty of NZ. 74 Department of Conservation campsites, one convenient pass.
Marek
Ranking: 9/10
Good place to see seals. Nice to see them sunbathing.
Anna Urbanova
Ranking: 10/10
Perfect place to see these wonderful creatures. They are so lazy and funny!
Top Ranked NZ Deals Pass
Access savings worth hundreds of $$ on Top Ranked NZ Accommodation and Activities for just $1 per day.
Laura Leoekloek
Ranking: 10/10
Great! Easy to go there. Fun to see and there are information boards. Plus it is free!
Lukas Trewel
Ranking: 8/10
You can see many animals from a distance.
Marie Vaillant
Ranking: 9/10
We saw a lot of sea lions, it is really amazing! And we did a walk of one hour with a really nice landscape.
Avoid Camping Fines!
The only camping map where each location is approved by every regional council in NZ. So if it shows on the map, you’re allowed to stay.
The Rankers Camping NZ app, is also in association with…
Sascha Kaffenberger
Ranking: 9/10
Pure nature, you can see seal babies, you can see seals in their natural environment.
Anna Guttle
Ranking: 10/10
Amazing!
Matias Santos
Ranking: 8/10
Nice stop on the road to see real nature. Seals are fun for kids and not that young.
Camping NZ App
Every camping site on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.
Fabian Kukla
Ranking: 10/10
We went to the beach and saw a lot of seals. Kaikoura is well worth a stop.
Anita Wallace
Ranking: 10/10
So many seals, amazing to see!
Lars Barkhora
Ranking: 6/10
North of Kaikoura, good sight, just some seals relaxing in the sun. Nice to stop.
