Cape Foulwind Walkway in Westport - New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand
Day 102: Today we are hitting one of New Zealand’s most popular short walks, Cape Foulwind in Westport! It’s our activity of the day out of 365 Days: 365 Activities!
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Today we are in the West Coast town of Westport in the South Island! Nearby is the popular New Zealand short walk, the Cape Foulwind Walkway!
We drive just about 10km out of Westport to find the one-way Cape Foulwind Walkway. You can either begin at Tauranga Beach or at the opposite end near the lighthouse. We begin at the Cape Foulwind Lighthouse.
The Cape Foulwind walk takes us through low-lying coastal vegetation toward the Cape Foulwind Lighthouse. Information panels tell us stories of the history and geology of Cape Foulwind. The Cape Foulwind Walk is super well-maintained with tar-sealed and wide walking track making it extremely accessible. We follow the Cape Foulwind track which gives amazing views of the rugged West Coast and its coastal cliffs along the way.
As we reach Tauranga Beach, we see a huge viewing platform for a seal colony. Down on the rocks below we get an awesome view of the Cape Foulwind seals.
As Cape Foulwind is a one-way track, we return the way we came making it about 2-hours long.
So what do you think of Cape Foulwind? Is it a New Zealand short walk you would do?
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Westport - Cape Foulwind Walkway
Cape foulwind Westport, New Zealand.
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Cape Foulwind, Westport NZ
Beach exploration near Cape Foulwind, just south of Westport NZ ~~ song: every morning by Sugar Ray
Cape Foulwind Walkway
A seal colony, a lighthouse and panoramic views of mountains and coastline feature on this spectacular coastal walkway. With the beach close by as well it's a good option for children.
It's one of our best Short Walks: doc.govt.nz/shortwalks
Cape Foulwind Walkway & Seal Colony Walk
One of New Zealand’s most accessible seal colonies can be found just out of Westport on the edge of Tauranga Bay. The 10 -minute track from the car park is suitable for wheelchairs and leads to viewing platforms directly overlooking the colony. Although this is a year-round colony, the best time to view is October to March when the BIG BULL SEALS return to mate and the pups are at their most playful.
The full track on to Cape Foulwind takes one-and-a-half hours (three hours return) and is well graded as it crosses rocky granite bluffs, grassy downs, swampy streams and sandy beaches.
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VirtualNZ: Cape Foulwind to Westport
This Virtual NZ route video shows the road from Cape Foulwind to Westport on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
Distance: 13.5 km / 8.4 miles
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A Guide to Westport, New Zealand
I spent a few days in Westport, New Zealand during my travels. While in this rainy West Coast town that I witnessed many people passing over. I really enjoyed it and wanted to share it with you.
There is the beach and all the water sports and activities that you would expect. Westport is know for being a good surf spot in New Zealand so take to the waves if you're up to it.
There are also paths and bushwalks if you prefer to stay on land like the Millennium Walkway and the Cape Foulwind Walkway. And of course, there is the seal colony to see near Cape Foulwind.
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xo Meggie Kay
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Cape Foulwind Walk and Lighthouse
Cape Foulwind is near Westport on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
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Cape Foulwind walkway is just south of Westport in the Buller region and is nearly 7 km's long. Stunning coastline, lighthouse and fur seal colony. The Weka flightless bird is often around this area as well.
North of Karamea in the Kahurangi NP is the Oparara Basin, only to be accessed trough a long and narrow gravel road. Plenty of hikes there including the Oparara Arch and Moria Gate walks.
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Seals along Cape Foulwind Walkway, New Zealand
Cape Foulwind Walkway, New Zealand. Walking, some interesting signs and seals!. Seals at 10, 13 and 16, approximately. NB: This has been converted from an old video tape so some of this is a bit jumpy. I'm sorry I don't have something better. Hope you enjoy it.
NZ20 - Cape Foulwind Hike
Here's our hike at Cape Foulwind on the West Coast of the South Island.
Cape Foulwind Seal Colony - Tauranga Bay
One of New Zealand’s most accessible seal colonies can be found just out of Westport on the edge of Tauranga Bay. The 10 -minute track from the car park is suitable for wheelchairs and leads to viewing platforms directly overlooking the colony. Although this is a year-round colony, the best time to view is October to March when the BIG BULL SEALS return to mate and the pups are at their most playful.
Cape Foulwind
Rundumblick von Cape Foulwind, Westport, Südinsel, Neuseeland während unseres Wohnmobilurlaubs 2016.
Wild west seal colony
What up guys... Today we arrived at the west coast, and we stayed at this cool little park over property about 5 minutes outside of Westport. We went and checked out the Cape Foulwind seal colony and it was mean as!
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Seal colony, Cape Foulwind. New Zealand
Seal colony found on a 45 minute walk along Cape Foulwind near Westport. South Island