Viewpoint
Farewell Spit lookout
Puponga, Tasman
Look out over the long curved sandspit that closes off Golden Bay, a major shorebird site.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
The sandspit curls east for about 30 km and is a nature reserve for migrating wading birds. Public access past the car park end is limited to guided tours, but the walk to the lookout gives a good feel for the place.
Good to know
- Walk to the viewing area from the Puponga car park
- Spit access beyond the lookout is by guided tour only
- Best time
- Spring and autumn for migrating birds
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed to gravel road to Puponga, short walk.
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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