Wildlife
Cape Palliser seal colony
Cape Palliser, Wellington
A rocky shoreline just off the road where fur seals sit out, close to the lighthouse.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 30 min
The seals haul out near the road and sometimes sprawl on the shore itself. It is a wild colony, so stay at least 20 metres from the animals and never block their path to the sea.
Good to know
- Do not go between a seal and the water
- Bring binoculars and a zoom lens
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
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