Coming across the remains of whales stranded on Stewart Island's Mason Bay was a "sad yet beautiful" and ultimately humbling experience for Kiwi traveller Aaron Cluka. AARON CLUKA Cluka and his father-in-law spotted the remains of more than 70 whales. READ MORE:* Mass whale stranding on Stewart Island: The worst experience of my life* Mass whale stranding on Stewart Island* Walking with kiwi on Rakiura/Stewart IslandLooking toward the sand dunes, they noticed the remains of the whales "in various stages of deep decomposition". Cluka said he thinks it's a good thing that the whales have been left on the beach to decompose naturally. AARON CLUKA Cluka and his father-in-law walked along the beach for a couple of hours before coming across the whales.

Source: Stuff March 26, 2019 00:00 UTC