​​The two islands presenting New Zealand border a varied coastline that balances the decent of accessible beaches, vertical cliffs barricade the incoming waves, and the vegetation emerges through a landscape towards the rocky surfaces inland. 
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From a distance are dark-toned silhouettes flickering on the horizon as a steady assumption. The formation we presumed as an unwavering element of the coast turns into moving objects by further perception.
A group of seals camouflaged in the gray-toned rocks are territorial and settled on the enlarged boulders for rest, roaming, and access to food.