Whalers Bay Kaikoura
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The first bay over from South Bay on the eastern face of the Kaikoura peninsula. 10 minute boat ride from the South Bay Marina. Depth ranging between 6m and 30m.
Sandy Channels and Kelp covered rocks supplements an environment for the local native fish and fauna and is a sheltered resting ground for the NZ Fur Seal.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Octopus
6
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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D
#2
Fur Seal
4
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#3
Spiny Lobster
2
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#4
Cod
2
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#5
Seal
1
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Wrasse
1
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Nudibranch
1
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
