Seals everywhere

Driving down the east coast on the South Island the mountains are rising right next to the ocean and it's really hard to concentrate on driving. A beautiful colour of the water with black sand beach and wildlife on the rocky shore line. We were hoping for wales but at least we saw some ships accompanied by dolphins.

Ohau Point: area with a colony of about 2000 seals. Playing or laying on the rocks next to the road enjoying the sun.

Kairua Peninsula: a small cliff with a rocky but almost flat shore. First we walked up the cliff and enjoyed lunch with a beautiful view and then we went down to the shore, where we saw more seals, seagulls and even a few penguins.Read more