Sea lion Hiriwa and pup on the move in Dunedin

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.