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Wellington waterside cafe patrons treated to orca whale spectacle

October 18, 2018

A small pod of Orcas was spotted swimming close to shore at next to the airport. (Source: Other)

A small pod of Orcas was spotted swimming close to shore at Wellington’s Lyall Bay, next to the airport.

Customers at a beach side Maranui Cafe were treated to the orcas swimming amongst the waves.

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