Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Cape Foulwind Recreation Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.10 km

Cape Foulwind Lighthouse

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1.95 km

View of the Tasman Sea from Cape Foulwind

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On the way around Cape Foulwind

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3.48 km

Seal colony at Cape Foulwind

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A pleasant path leads to two viewpoints from which you can observe the seals well. It's advisable to bring binoculars, as the distance is quite considerable...

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3.65 km

View of Seal Island

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Little Island where you can spot Seals

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7.24 km

View of Gibson Beach

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Nice Viewpoint on the entire beach

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7.30 km

Cape Foulwind Walkway Entrance

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The Cape Foulwind Project organize the access to the beaches through private land.

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7.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

695 m

363 m

184 m

Surfaces

6.16 km

526 m

440 m

255 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 18 April

17°C

8°C

92 %

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