# Ohau Point Seal Pups and Waterfall Walk

> A lookout on SH1 north of Kaikōura overlooks a seal colony; in winter pups play in a pool at the base of a short bush walk to a waterfall.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-ohau-point/

A lookout on SH1 north of Kaikōura overlooks a seal colony; in winter pups play in a pool at the base of a short bush walk to a waterfall. Keep your distance, watch for traffic when crossing, and park only in the signed bays.

- **Nearest town:** Kaikōura, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -42.2740, 173.7180

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Along SH1 from Picton through Marlborough Wine Country to Kaikōura](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-marlborough-kaikoura-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Point Kean Seal Colony and Peninsula Walkway](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-point-kean/) – 16 km
- [Ward Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-ward-beach/) – 60 km
- [Lake Grassmere Salt Works](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-lake-grassmere/) – 70 km
- [Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-hanmer-pools/) – 78 km

## FAQs

### Where is Ohau Point Seal Pups and Waterfall Walk?

Ohau Point Seal Pups and Waterfall Walk is in Kaikōura, New Zealand, at GPS -42.2740, 173.7180.

### Which road trips pass Ohau Point Seal Pups and Waterfall Walk?

Ohau Point Seal Pups and Waterfall Walk is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Along SH1 from Picton through Marlborough Wine Country to Kaikōura.

### What is there to see near Ohau Point Seal Pups and Waterfall Walk?

Places worth a stop nearby: Point Kean Seal Colony and Peninsula Walkway (16 km), Ward Beach (60 km), Lake Grassmere Salt Works (70 km) and Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools (78 km).

### When is the best time to visit Ohau Point Seal Pups and Waterfall Walk?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)