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return to aramoana - the mole

3/14/2015

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The Mole is a 1,200m breakwater stretching out into the sea from Aramoana beach.  Apart from many gulls/terns/shags, we saw albatross, fur seals, and even a few small blue penguins.
http://www.dunedinnz.com/visit/see-and-do/beaches/Aramoana-beach


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Tairoa Head and the Royal Albatross Colony (only land-based albatross colony in the world) directly across the mouth of the harbor from the Mole.
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The birdwatchers (note telescope) spotting an albatross in flight.
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Darby
3/29/2020 12:33:39 pm

Wow! What an amazing blog! You have definitely had some cool adventures!

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Stephanie link
12/3/2023 03:39:33 pm

Great blog I enjoyed readingg

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