Fur seals at Wharariki Beach, New Zealand

Julian Kammel

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New Zealand Fur seals at Wharariki Beach

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It is not only a great place for landscape photography, there are also a lot of wild fur seals in the caves and on the beach. Sometimes with puppies playing on the stones, really nice to watch and photograph.

Photography Tips

Come here on afternoon, watch the stunning fur seals and enjoy the beautiful sunset.

Attention, the seals get very angry if you bother them. Take a telephoto lens ;)

Travel Information

Parking place with public toilet. About 20min walk, easily to go. With a torch it shouldn't be a problem during blue hour or night.

Overnight parking is not allowed

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Daytime

Sunrise & Sunset 05:55 - 20:35 | current local time: 17:59

Photo Themes animal photography animals fur seals seal tele

Locations South island Wharariki Beach Neuseeland

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