Filmed 22nd December in Tindalls Bay and Big Manly Bay, Whangaparaoa, Auckland.
A kneeboarder was ‘surprised’ by an inquisitive orca while waiting for the tow rope.
Later, a family in a boat interact with and were followed by a pod of orca.
Want to see more footage of marine mammals on the coast?
- People swim with dolphins at Little Manly
- Orca out from Matakatia
- Kayaker swims with orca at Army Bay
- Huge pod of dolphins at Army Bay
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Filmed by a certified drone operator with a Department of Conservation marine mammal filming permit.
Learn more about sharing our coast and oceans with marine mammals on the DOC website.