Sea Lion September | Ōwaka

Sea lion celebration September

Educational exhibition
15 to 29 September 2026 at the Ōwaka Community Library and Catlins Information Centre.
1 October to 11 October 2026 at Curiosity Café, 1286 Kaka Point Rd, Kaka Point.
Visit the sea lion exhibit and learn more about these remarkable marine mammals.
Colouring competition
1 September to 11 October 2026
- Open to all ages.
- Great prizes to be won.

Pick up and return entries at:
- Curiosity Café
- Ōwaka Community Library and Catlins Information Centre
Or email entries to CatlinsSealions@doc.govt.nz.

Photography competition
1 September to 25 September 2026
- Submit entries to Curiosity Café

Sea lion celebration day
Saturday 19 September 2026 | 10.30 am to 3.30 pm
- Crafts, family-friendly games and activities.
- Spot prizes throughout the day.
- Sea lion talks.

Sea lion talk
Sunday 27 September 2026 | 6.00 pm (doors open)
Join Jim Fyfe for a presentation on the history of sea lions in the Catlins.

FREE