Shag Point (Matakaea)

A rocky headland with a small reserve, where fur seals haul out on the reef and shags crowd the ledges. Boardwalks lead through the reserve and out to lookouts. Low tide reveals rock pools, and fossils in the cliffs hint at the area's geology.

Good to know

• Keep a few metres back from the seals
• Low tide is best for the rock pools
• Bring a jacket, the point is exposed

Best time

Low tide, morning

Open

All year

Getting there

Sealed access road off SH1, small car park, fine for campervans

Vehicles

Campervans fine

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Facilities

• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.