The Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway from the Point Kean carpark is an easy and beautiful walk full of photo opportunities along the way. The Point Kean seals near the carpark are a great opportunity to take wildlife images from a distance ... and although most of the time these seals are pretty chill and relaxed, they have a capability of becoming aggressive fast and I would advise caution around them.

The followings routes are available from the Point Kean carpark:

Point Kean car park to Point Kean viewpoint (200m) Point Kean viewpoint to Whalers Bay viewpoint (1.5km) Whalers Bay viewpoint to South Bay viewpoint (1.1km) South Bay viewpoint to South Bay car park (600m)

As I was pushed for time I went to the Whalers Bay viewpoint return but if I had the option I would definitely complete the entire walk. Take your wide angle lens with you for the landscape view and zoom lens for the seals. Best at golden hours.