Activities at Curio Bay/Porpoise Bay
Hector's dolphins, Porpoise Bay
Bird and wildlife watching
You can view the wildlife in the area. In the summer Hector's dolphins/papakanua play in the surf. Yellow-eyed penguins/hoioho nest in the area around Curio Bay/Waikaawa and fur seals and sea lions regularly haul themselves out of the water along the coastline.
The fossil forest can be explored at low tide. There is a viewing platform and information panel overlooking the fossil forest.
Surfing / Swimming
Porpoise Bay with its beautiful sandy beach is popular for swimming and surfing.
Guided activities and tours