Point Munning Seal Colony
Point Munning
A New Zealand fur seal colony on the northeast coast, with groups of seals on the rocks close at hand and pups present in summer.
Located at the northeastern tip of Chatham Island, the rocky coast is home to large numbers of New Zealand fur seals, and pups can be seen playing there in summer. From the roadside, you need to walk a stretch through a farm. Visits are usually arranged by a guide or guesthouse, as some sections require the landowner's permission. Keep a distance of at least 20 metres when watching, and do not block the seals' route to the sea. It is about a 1-hour drive from Waitangi and can be combined with Kaingaroa fishing village and Hapupu Reserve on a northeast day trip.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Hāpūpū / J M Barker National Historic Reserve
- Te Whanga Lagoon
- Tommy Solomon Statue
- Moriori Rock Carvings, Te Whanga Lagoon
- Nīkau Bush Conservation Area
- Henga Scenic Reserve
- Kōpinga Marae
- Waitangi