Charlie the seal is just 'hanging out'

Waimarino Adventure Park guests were treated to a special surprise when a seal spent the day relaxing on a pedal boat. Park owners Charlotte and Blair Anderson spotted the New Zealand fur seal about 9am, perched on a floating dock. The seal then made its way on to a pedal car, where it relaxed all day.

Mrs Anderson said the seal, who staff named Charlie, appeared to be in good spirits, despite having an injured flipper. She said the last time a seal visited the water park was about 30 years ago. The Department of Conservation checked the seal but did not move it.