New Zealand Seal Sanctuary

Ohau Point Seal Colony

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Mar 29, 2025
Nice to go to for a quick stop. There’s a path that goes quite a ways around to see the seals. Parking is limited but keep driving around until someone pulls out. It won't be long before you find …Full review by RBonTheLake
Mar 25, 2025
Lovely to see the fur seals basking in the sun . Small carpark but long walkway alongside the rocks to view the seals . Well worth a stop if you’re passingFull review by Kate F
Mar 9, 2025
Very cool experience to see the seals in their natural element. Got to witness a mom nursing their baby. Nice loop walk one can take.Full review by Rachel W
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We are visiting Kaikoura next Feb we wont have a hire car and was wondering if we would be able to get a taxi or is there …
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We are visiting Kaikoura next Feb we wont have a hire car and was wondering if we would be able to get a taxi or is there a local bus that runs around that area?
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Your best bet is a tour. Sure to be one from Kaikoura - plus there are other sites to see seals and a tour will get you to the best ones. Some other really good tours from Kaikoura …
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Your best bet is a tour. Sure to be one from Kaikoura - plus there are other sites to see seals and a tour will get you to the best ones. Some other really good tours from Kaikoura too. Make sure you have some crayfish while you are there!
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We are staying in Kiakoura next Feb and would like to visit the Ohau seal coloney, we don't have a hire car would we be …
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We are staying in Kiakoura next Feb and would like to visit the Ohau seal coloney, we don't have a hire car would we be able to get a taxi or is there a local bus that could take us there? Any ideas? Thanks
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Hi, Unfortunately you would need a car to get to Ohau Seal Colony and I am unsure of a bus. However check out local websites and flick them an email to see if they have any …
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Hi, Unfortunately you would need a car to get to Ohau Seal Colony and I am unsure of a bus. However check out local websites and flick them an email to see if they have any bus tours to Ohau in Feb,they may do given this is a peak time for them. Enjoy our beautiful natural coast line. Thanks
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Hi Amy, all. Can you please advise the location of the place (on google maps)? I understand there are some road closures …
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Hi Amy, all. Can you please advise the location of the place (on google maps)? I understand there are some road closures around that region so wondering whether we should plan for this or give it a miss. We'll be coming from Christchurch heading north.
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Definitely go, there are road works but no current closures and to see many dozens of young seals playing in the rock pools is worth the effort.
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Hi, any specific time to visit the seal? Can I still see seal after 6pm?
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Not t sure about best times we went twice when the tide was out and saw lots of seals
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september a good time to see seals
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March is a good time to be fascinated by the seals. Kaikoura has also made the area a pleasure in which to seal watch.
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Answer by Nancey G · Apr 8, 2019
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