Cape Foulwind Walkway
Image: Miles Holden | DOC
Located in Cape Foulwind area in the West Coast region
Cape Foulwind Walkway
Cape Foulwind Walkway
...Image: Miles Holden ©
Cape Foulwind Walkway
Cape Foulwind Walkway
...Image: Miles Holden ©
Cape Foulwind Walkway
Cape Foulwind Walkway
...Image: Miles Holden ©
Cape Foulwind Walkway
Cape Foulwind Walkway
...Image: Miles Holden ©
Cape Foulwind Walkway
Cape Foulwind Walkway
...Image: Miles Holden ©
Cape Foulwind Walkway
Cape Foulwind Walkway
...Image: Miles Holden ©
3.4 km one way
The busiest time for fur seals is November to February.
Time: 15 min
Distance: 500 m
Cape Foulwind short walk takes you from Tauranga Bay along a rocky headland to a viewpoint overlooking a New Zealand fur seal breeding colony.
Panels along the track tell stories of Māori history, sea voyages and early explorers.
Time: 1 hr
Distance: 2.9 km
From the seal colony, a longer walking track leads to Cape Foulwind lighthouse.
Return the same way or arrange transport from Cape Foulwind car park.
The nearest town is Westport (16 km).
Follow Cape Foulwind Road (SH67A) for 11 km to the former Holcim cement works. Turn left into Tauranga Bay Road to access the Tauranga Bay car park (southern end).
The longer option can also be accessed from the Cape Foulwind lighthouse car park (northern end).
The seal breeding season from November to February is the busiest time of year for New Zealand fur seal/kekeno.
Cape Foulwind was named by Captain James Cook in 1770 after his vessel was blown off course by the prevailing westerly winds.
Elevation change: +/- 7 m
Ensure you take:
For information on transport, accommodation, activities, and attractions in the West Coast region, refer to www.westcoast.co.nz.
Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre | |
Phone: | +64 3 731 1895 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | paparoavc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
Postal Address: |
4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
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