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Simon Pierce
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Kaikoura Wildlife Photo Walk
Simon Pierce
Image: Alpha 7R III (A7RM3A)
  • 100mm
  • ƒ/4.5
  • 1/200s
  • ISO 800
Alpha 7R III (A7RM3A)
FE 100-400mm G Master super-telephoto zoom lens
Photograph the fur seals and seabirds around the Kaikoura Peninsula!

About the event

If you're interested in wildlife photography, or geeking out with fellow nature enthusiasts appeals, then this event is for you! Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Simon Pierce and conservation photographer Fiona Wardle will be co-hosting this informal, friendly photo walk through one of New Zealand's most beautiful coastal areas. 

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 to catch the afternoon light. It'll be a flat walk, albeit over rocky ground, at your own pace.

Fiona and Simon will be on-hand to offer wildlife photography tips, especially focused on the fur seals and birds in flight opportunities, 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
  • Robust shoes for walking on uneven, rocky ground

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

We'll be meeting at the Pt Kean carpark, so there should be plenty of parking at this time of year.
Sure! You can DM Simon via Sony Scene once you're registered, or email him at simonjpierce@gmail.com.
Suitable for all levels Nature / wildlife Photowalk
Sun 31 Aug 2025, 3:00PM - 6:00PM (UTC+12) Auckland, Wellington
Suitable for all levels
FREE    
Kaikōura Peninsula WalkwayCanterbury Region 7300
We'll meet at the Point Kean car park near the start of the Peninsula walk.
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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 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)

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Alpha 1 II (A1 II)
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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)

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Alpha 7R III (A7RM3B)
Event capacity: 20