Daily Summary — 1 May 2026 🐋 An orca family and their calf were spotted showing off at Island Bay late this afternoon! What a beautiful sight for the locals. #WhaleWatch #Wellington

From Island Bay late this afternoon- the orca family with the calf showing off. Reported by Tracey Hutchinson #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Daily Summary — 26 April 2026 No marine wildlife sightings were reported today. I'll be keeping an eye on the harbor and will be back tomorrow with any new updates! #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Orca, Island Bay — Saturday 25 April 2026, late afternoon Family pod with a calf spotted close to the rocks, showing off for a crowd of onlookers. Reported by Victoria Metcalf #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Orca, Houghton Bay — Saturday 25 April 2026 afternoon Pod seen surfing with several surfers in the bay, multiple photos shared. Reported by Sally Eyre #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Orca, Houghton Bay — Saturday 25 April 2026 afternoon Pod seen surfing alongside surfers in the bay during the afternoon. #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Daily Summary — 25 April 2026 🐋 What a day for orca! I've had many reports of a pod with a calf cruising very close to surfers and the rocks at Lyall Bay (3:20pm) and Island Bay all afternoon. #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca #Dolphins

Orca, Island Bay — Saturday 25 April 2026, late afternoon Family of orca including a calf swimming close to shore, showing off for a group of onlookers on the rocks. Reported by Sally Eyre #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Orca, Lyall Bay — Saturday 25 April 2026, afternoon At least two swimming very close to the rocky shoreline, being watched by a crowd of people from the road. Reported by Nicole Cooper #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Orca, Island Bay — Saturday 25 April 2026, afternoon Orca dorsal fin seen surfacing very close to the rocky shoreline in calm water. Reported by Leanne Evans #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Orca, Lyall Bay — Saturday 25 April 2026, afternoon Pod of orca swimming very close to the rocks, seen by many onlookers from the shore. #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Orca — Saturday 25 April 2026 at 8:03pm Dorsal fin visible above the water near the shore. Calm conditions as the animal swims close to rocks. #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Orca, Lyall Bay — Saturday 25 April 2026, afternoon Surfacing in the swell extremely close to a surfer, multiple individuals seen in the waves. Reported by Mark Gee #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Orcas in Lyall Bay/Princess Bay 30 minutes ago, going toward Island Bay

Orca, Lyall Bay — today afternoon Pod swimming very close to a surfer in the waves, photos shared. #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Orca, Lyall Bay — Saturday 25 April 2026, 3:20pm Mother and calf swimming through the surf, very close to surfers who haven't noticed them. Reported by Danny Witt #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Orca, Tongue Point — Friday 24 April 2026, evening Pod swimming past the distinctive point, video shows them close to the shoreline in calm evening conditions. Reported by Brett Hayvice #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Dolphins, off Makara — Friday 24 April 2026 Dolphins cruising around the area, spotted from a kayak. #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Dolphins

Pilot Whales, Kapiti Coast — Friday 24 April 2026 4:00pm Group of ~20 in two pods 70m apart. One separate individual continually rising to check surroundings. Photos shared. Reported by Brett Hayvice #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Daily Summary — 18 April 2026 🐬 Spotted some dolphins zipping back and forth between Princess and Houghton Bays! One lucky kayaker got a front-row seat to the action. #WhaleWatch #Wellington

They are zipping back and forth between Princess and Houghton. Lucky kayaker! Reported by Penelope Forrest #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Orca spotted in Petone heading towards Seaview!!! Reported by Eilish Brianne #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Orca spotted in Petone heading towards Seaview!!! #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Daily Summary — 15 April 2026 🐬 A dolphin pod passed Karaka Bays at 9:36am, then cruised off Eastbourne beach towards Rona Bay wharf. #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Awesome day Reported by Smita Shangarpawar #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Reported by Smita Shangarpawar #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Medium sized pod of dolphins heading into the harbour past Karaka Bays 9:36am Reported by Alistair Holmes #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Dolphins just spotted off Eastbourne beach, heading south towards Rona Bay wharf. Reported by Meredith Carew #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Medium sized pod of dolphins heading into the harbour past Karaka Bays 9:36am #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Daily Summary — 11 April 2026 🐬 I spotted a small pod of dolphins feeding in the Kaiwharawhara alcove around 10:15am today. It was wonderful to see them so active in the harbour! #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Dolphins

Dolphins, Kaiwharawhara alcove — today 10:15am Small pod observed feeding. Reported by Ashwin N Raksha Magan #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Dolphins

Dolphins, Kaiwharawhara alcove — today 10:15am Small pod feeding in the alcove. #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Dolphins

Dolphins in Lyall Bay at 8.30am, Friday 10 April 2026 Reported by Ed Hyde #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Dolphins, Lyall Bay — Friday 10 April 8:29am Huge pod seen jumping out of the water. Reported by Alice Hume #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Dolphins

This morning at Houghton Bay…. Stunning place to live! #WhaleWatch #Wellington

They are zipping back and forth between Princess and Houghton. Lucky kayaker! #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Large pod of dolphins in princess / houghton bays - 7.30am 10 April #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Daily Summary — 6 April 2026 It’s been a quiet day on the water with no marine wildlife sightings reported today. I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled for any fins tomorrow! 🌊 #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Kapiti beach Reported by Anthony Murray #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Dolphins, South end of container wharf, Wellington Harbour — Monday 30 March 2026 at 7:15pm Pod of unidentified marine life feeding near the harbour beacon, birds present. #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Dolphins

Daily Summary — 27 March 2026 🐬 A large pod of dolphins was spotted passing behind Taputeranga Island earlier, heading towards Lyall Bay. Stunning sight for the south coast! #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Large pod of dolphins currently passing behind Taputeranga Island heading towards Lyall Bay. Jumpin #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Daily Summary — 25 March 2026 🐬 We spotted a small pod of dolphins in Evans Bay at 8:20am today, playing right in front of the Wellington sign! #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Dolphins

Dolphins, Evans Bay — Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 8:20am Small pod spotted in front of the Wellington sign, photo shared. #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Dolphins

Daily Summary — 22 March 2026 🐬 7-10 Hector's dolphins were spotted cruising and fishing at Punakaiki around 12:15 today. It's wonderful to see them so active and busy! #WhaleWatch #Wellington

A pod of 7-10 hectors cruising and fishing at Punakaiki. Sunday, 12.15 Reported by Tina Cariga #WhaleWatch #Wellington

Daily Summary — 20 March 2026 🐋 Spotted Orca heading out the harbour entrance at 9:35am. A large dolphin pod was also seen passing Seatoun into the harbour at the same time! #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca #Dolphins

Dolphins, Seatoun — Friday 20 March 2026 9:35am Large pod heading past Seatoun into the harbour, significant surface activity visible in photos. #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Dolphins

Orca, Wellington Harbour entrance — Friday 20 March 2026 9:35am Seen heading back out of the harbour, dorsal fin visible in the water. #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Orca

Dolphins, Lyall Bay — Wednesday 18 March 2026 12 noon Small pod spotted, no direction of travel or further details provided. Reported by Tricia Glensor #WhaleWatch #Wellington #Dolphins