New Zealand hosts around 200 orcas split across three resident populations: North Island, South Island, and one moving between both. They are known for hunting stingrays in shallow water, a specialised technique not commonly observed elsewhere. Most reliable sightings are in the Bay of Plenty (June, October-December) and the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland.
New Zealand hosts around 200 orcas split across three resident populations: North Island, South Island, and one moving between both. They are known for hunting stingrays in shallow water, a specialised technique not commonly observed elsewhere. Most reliable sightings are in the Bay of Plenty (June, October-December) and the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland.
See Orca in Bay of Plenty / Hauraki Gulf (New Zealand). Best months: October, November, December (up to 75% sighting chance). Watching. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.
