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Shag Point Nature Reserve, Palmerston

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#35 of 52 in Wildlife in Otago Region
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  • By KetanforTravel On March 15, 2018
    The road to this place is very narrow. Drive till the end of the road. It was raining when i visited this place. Hence i couldnt step out, but i could see seals at close sitting in my car. The view is...  more »
  • By Bill R On February 28, 2018
    If your interested in the wildlife of New Zealand,and you want to see Fur Seals this is an excellent spot. The area is easily accessible,with the seals being on occasion fairly close. We saw at least ...  more »
  • By Jan N On February 25, 2018
    The seals are abundant on the very tip of the peninsula, there are several stops, the further away, the more seals you see. Road is partly unpaved.
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