An easy, very pretty, short walk from the parking lot. Oodles of seals, mostly just sunbathing, most at some distance from the rope barrier. Still very much with a visit. Although the Ohau Point c…Full review by eppikureeus
Nov 6, 2024
Very few seals compared to Ōhau, and the poor animals were constantly being disturbed by tourists looking for the perfect insta pic. Very upsetting, as the seals were clearly unable to rest, potentia…Full review by JenniM483
Sep 21, 2024
Distressing to see dead seal pups, they looked starved. People getting within 2 m of the seals to get a photo. The seals here are not safe from people.Full review by Andrea S
when is good time to visit if I want to take a 1.5-2 hr walk of it? when does the tide come in?
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I would avoid the middle of the day as it would be hot for you and the seals will either be in the water or asleep in the shade. For tides, type "kaikoura tide times" into Google.
It is free, I would not suggest you try swimming with them ,as they can be very fast and feisty, the places they love the best is on the rock and not suitable for swimming. My husband …
It is free, I would not suggest you try swimming with them ,as they can be very fast and feisty, the places they love the best is on the rock and not suitable for swimming. My husband was snapped at by a seal, he did not see it and his coat waved past it and caught its eye and it had a go. Yes, very fast and snappy Gave him a good old fright
has anyone been here to swim? are you allowed to go and swim with the seals by yourself?
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You can swim there! I did a lot of freediving in this area. Seals are very playful in the water. They feel threatened on land and might bite when you come to close. In the water it´s a …
You can swim there! I did a lot of freediving in this area. Seals are very playful in the water. They feel threatened on land and might bite when you come to close. In the water it´s a different story. They choose to check you out as they are very curious. Don´t try to touch them and you will be alright. The bad visibility, stormy seas and strong rips are however dangerous factors. You should be a strong and experienced swimmer in the ocean. Otherwise there are many tours which offer swimming with seals.
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