Seal of Approval!

The Pauanui to Tairua Trail got its seal of approval on Monday when this seal wandered on to the Trail at Pa Point and lazed in the sun.

Trail Boss Gary Fowler says the seal was resting and happy.

"It was just enjoying the peace and the view," he said.

Trail volunteers are keeping a watch for the seal as they prepare to place markers and continue with the tidying of the  track and its edges.

Gary Fowler took the top picture and Jeanette Waters the lower shot.