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Cape Foulwind Walkway
Panels along the track tell stories of Māori history, sea voyages and early explorers. 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.
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Where is it?
The track is about 16km southwest of Westport. Follow Cape Foulwind Rd (SH 67A) for 11km to the former Holcim cement works. Turn left into Tauranga Bay Rd to access the Tauranga Bay car park (southern end). For visitors doing the longer walk, which includes the seal colony and the lighthouse, there is access from Cape Foulwind lighthouse car park (northern end).
Need to know
The walk is one-way and you'll need to arrange transport from Cape Foulwind car park or return along the same walkway. Be prepared for rapidly changing weather on this coastal walk; carry a weatherproof or windproof jacket, hat and gloves.
1hr 15min; 3.4km one way (car park to seal colony 30min, 1km return)
Low-moderate fitness required
Flat/undulating track
Access for dogs on a lead only
TRACK OVERVIEW
Starting at the southern end of the walkway, a short walk from the Tauranga Bay car park takes you to the viewpoint overlooking the Tauranga Bay seal colony. You can then return to the car park or continue the walking track over undulating farmland to the Cape Foulwind lighthouse and car park. From the viewing platform near the lighthouse, enjoy views of the Paparoa Range and Southern Alps.
Cape Foulwind © Adobe Stock
