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Simon Pierce
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Kaikoura Wildlife Photo Walk
Simon Pierce
Image: Alpha 7R III (A7RM3A)
  • 400mm
  • ƒ/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO 1250
Alpha 7R III (A7RM3A)
Full Frame E-Mount FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Photograph the fur seals and seabirds around the Kaikoura Peninsula

About the event

If you're interested in wildlife photography, or just enjoy geeking out with fellow nature enthusiasts, then this event is for you!

We'll meet up at the Point Kean carpark and walk part-way around the iconic Kaikōura Peninsula walkway to NZ fur seal and seabird colonies. It'll be a flat walk, albeit over rocky ground, at your own pace.

No formal instruction will be given at this event, but I will be on-hand to offer wildlife photography tips, and there'll be a great bunch of people to chat with as we go.

Techniques covered

  • General wildlife photography tips
  • Camera and lens setup

What to bring

  • Your own photography gear, if you have it. If you'd like to try some Sony gear during the walk, bring along your own SD card.

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

I'll check with Sony on this – hopefully!
No dress code, but covered shoes are definitely recommended for the rocks.
We'll be meeting at Point Kean carpark.
We'll walk part-way around the Peninsula, perhaps ~2 km over rocky ground.
Absolutely! You should be able to DM me (Simon) via Scene once registered, or you can email me at simonjpierce@gmail.com
Suitable for all levels Nature / wildlife Photowalk
Sat 18 Jan 2025, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
Suitable for all levels
FREE    
Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Kaikōura Canterbury 7300
We'll meet at the Point Kean car park, on the grass near the start of the Peninsula walk.
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Simon Pierce

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

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Simon was a brilliant host full of knowledge and experiences that he was so willing to share during the presentation. ”

Julia Svanberg, Getting Started With Conservation Photography
Alpha 1 II (A1 II)

My Gear

Alpha 1 II (A1 II)
Whale sharks at St Helena Island in the Atlantic Ocean
Friendly loggerhead turtle off Byron Bay, Australia

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
Alpha 7R III (A7RM3B)

My Gear

Alpha 7R III (A7RM3B)
Event capacity: 30