Tauranga Bay Seal Colony Walk

Track category

Short walk

Time:

20 min

Description

New Zealand fur seal. Photo: Andy Cox.
This walk leads you to a platform to
view the seal colony

From the Tauranga Bay car park follow the high quality short track to platforms overlooking the seal colony and coastline. Here there are picnic facilities, interpretive displays and public toilets.

Getting there

Cape Foulwind is 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.

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Plan and prepare for your trip

Great Walks

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry
all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

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Contacts

Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 731 1895
Address: Main Road
Punakaiki
Email: paparoavc@doc.govt.nz
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