Now to the cross-country capers of a mum and her 6-week old, who've been warming hearts around Dunedin.
Hiriwa and her baby have been spotted in various locations around the town - the sea lions have wombled down the fairway in the middle of a golf game, and braved the traffic to get to the beach.
DOC ranger Jim Fyfe has been keeping an eye on the inquisitive pair.
Sea lion Hiriwa and her pup at their hideaway at Chisholm Golf Course. Photo: Supplied / Jim Fyfe
