Cape Foulwind Walkway
Walking track
Time:
1 hr 30 min
Getting there
Cape Foulwind and Tauranga Bay are on the coastline about 16 km southwest of Westport. From Westport follow the Cape Foulwind Road 11 km, past the Holcim Cement Works turn to the left into Tauranga Bay Road.
The Cape Foulwind Walkway starts at the end of the Cape Foulwind Road and finishes at the Tauranga Bay car park. The walk is one-way and you will need to arrange transport at the track end or return along the same walkway.
About the area
At Cape Foulwind and Tauranga Bay you can explore the coastline and visiting the main attraction - the New Zealand fur seal. A close but safe view allows you to watch the seals swimming, dozing in the sun and feeding their young.
Description
Cape Foulwind signpost
A well marked track along the coastline and over undulating farmland with an occasional stile over fences.
Plan and prepare
Wear sturdy footwear, take warm windproof clothes and be aware that children will require tight supervision in exposed places along the coastline. The walk is one-way and you will need to arrange transport or return along the same walkway.
What to expect on a walking track:
- Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day
- Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy
- Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities
- Clearly sign posted. Stream and river crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required