Lounging around at Lee Breakwater 🦭

Tony Skilling

11 January 2026

AnimalsAnimals New Plymouth

A seal has been spotted lounging around at Lee Breakwater — living its best life on the Taranaki coast.

Lounging around at Lee Breakwater 🦭

📸 Maggie Sawtell

Seal Lee Breakwater Wildlife Coastal Photography

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