Walk
Cape Foulwind Walkway and Tauranga Bay seal colony
Westport, West Coast
Cliff-top coastal walk to a seal colony and the Cape Foulwind lighthouse.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The Cape Foulwind Walkway runs from the seal colony viewpoint at Tauranga Bay along the cliffs to the old lighthouse. Seal pups play on the rocks in summer. A viewing platform at the seal colony gives close sightings with no tour needed.
Good to know
- Pups are most active Nov to Feb
- Never approach seals, give them space
- Combine with a swim at Tauranga Bay if the swell is small
- Best time
- Morning light on the cliffs
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road and car park, fine for campervans
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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