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Ōhau Stream waterfall walk
Ōhau Point, Canterbury
Short bush walk to a waterfall where fur seal pups play in winter and spring.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 60 min
A signed track from SH1 climbs through bush to a waterfall and pool that seal pups use as a nursery. Pups are most often seen from about June to September, away from their mums while they wait for the adults to return from sea.
Good to know
- Best late winter and spring for pups
- Do not approach or block the path of seals
- Parking is on the highway shoulder, take care
- Getting there
- Short car park off SH1; sealed highway
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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