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Photograph ocean wildlife against a spectacular coastal backdrop

About the event

Photograph the world's largest animals! Your co-hosts, Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Simon Pierce and ocean conservation photographer Fiona Wardle, will be leading this photography workshop onboard the Whale Watch Kaikoura vessel.

Kaikoura is a global marine biodiversity hotspot, and one of the best places in the world to see and photograph sperm whales, the world's largest predator. We'll be searching for them and other marine mammal species, and there are normally plenty of seabirds too.

Fiona and Simon will be on hand to provide photography advice and interpretation. All welcome, including non-photographers that are interested in viewing the whales.

For more information about the operator, see Whale Watch Kaikoura.

This event is part of our Kaikoura Ocean Wildlife Weekend Extravaganza – make a day of it, and join us for the Peninsula photo walk after this trip (hopefully some nice fur seal sightings). We'll also have a very special extended albatross photo trip on Sunday morning.

Techniques covered

  • Ocean wildlife photography
  • Birds in flight
  • Wildlife action photography

What to bring

  • Please check the marine forecast and dress appropriately for conditions, including closed shoes

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

No dress code, but we'll be on the water for ~2 hrs. Please check the marine forecast and dress appropriately for conditions. You'll need closed shoes that have some tread on them.
There's plenty of parking near Whale Watch. We'll take a bus to the boat from there.
Yes! You can email Simon directly at simonjpierce@gmail.com. There's also a wealth of information on the Whale Watch website: https://whalewatch.co.nz/kia-ora/
Sat 4 Oct 2025, 12:30PM - 4:00PM (UTC+13) Auckland, Wellington
Suitable for all levels
4 going, 2 spot(s) left
NZ$175 per/person    Book now
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Advocate

Simon Pierce

I'm an ocean wildlife photographer and marine conservation biologist living in Kaikōura, New Zealand.My scientific speciality is photo-identification, where we ...

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Simon is an exceptionally knowledgeable and fascinating speaker. A background in both science & photography provides compelling insights and viewing.”

Gavan Mitchell, Getting Started With Conservation Photography
Whale sharks at St Helena Island in the Atlantic Ocean
Friendly loggerhead turtle off Byron Bay, Australia

Simon was an excellent presenter. Informative and shared his wealth of knowledge of marine life and photography in a great way.”

Stu Attwood, Introduction to Ocean Wildlife Photography
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