Kaikoura Wildlife Photo Walk

Name: Kaikoura Wildlife Photo Walk - Saturday Morning
Start: 2025-01-18T08:00:00Z
End: 2025-01-18T10:00:00Z
Location: Point Kean

Point Kean, Kaikōura, Canterbury

Sat 18 Jan

Simon Pierce

Image: Alpha 7R III (A7RM3A)

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 don't have a camera/lens. Will I be able to borrow one?

I'll check with Sony on this – hopefully!

What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

No dress code, but covered shoes are definitely recommended for the rocks.

Is there any parking available?

We'll be meeting at Point Kean carpark.

Are there any age or mobility restrictions for this event?

We'll walk part-way around the Peninsula, perhaps ~2 km over rocky ground.

I have more questions. Can I contact the host?

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

Saturday Morning - Sat 18 Jan 2025, 8:00AM - 10:00AM

Sat 18 Jan 2025, 8:00AM - 10:00AM

Suitable for all levels

Event capacity: 30

FREE Book now

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.

Advocate

Simon Pierce

I'm an ocean wildlife photographer and marine biologist living in Kaikōura, New Zealand. I work internationally with scientific expeditions, conservation ...

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

My Gear

Alpha 7R IV (A7RM4B)

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