New Zealand fur seals are also found on Steward Island, Solander Island, the Snares, Auckland Islands, Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Bounty Island and Chatham Island. New Zealand fur seals are non migratory and prefer rocky habitat with shelter. Adult males are dark brownish grey on the back and paler on the belly. They are also pale on the muzzle.
Females are usually paler on the underside of the neck and chest.
Pups are born black with a pale muzzle and moult to a coat similar to adults between 2 and 3 months of age. Females reach sexual maturity at 4-6 years. Males reach sexual maturity a few years before they are able to defend territories which occurs at 10-12 years. Pups are about 40-45 cm at birth. Males weigh ab average 309 kg and females an average of 3.3 kg.