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Cape Foulwind Walkway

Location

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.

Description

A well marked track along the coastline and over undulating farmland with an occasional stile over fences.

Cape Foulwind is a popular place to spend time enjoying the sea air, exploring the coastline and visiting the main attraction, a rookery of kekeno – the New Zealand fur seal. A close but safe view allows you to watch the seals swimming amongst the rocks, dozing in the sun and feeding their young.

Duration

1.3 hours

Level

Medium

Amenities

• Carpark
• Surfing

Source

www.doc.govt.nz

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