Cape Foulwind Walkway
DOC track · West Coast
Cape Foulwind Walkway is a 3.2 km DOC walk in West Coast with 66 m of climbing and a high point of 60 m.
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 also one of our best short walks.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 15 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest, Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 66 m |
| Elevation loss | 55 m |
| Highest point | 60 m |
| Lowest point | 14 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -41.76501, 171.45921 |
| End | -41.74913, 171.47073 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Buckland Peaks Track (14.8 km away)
- Constant Bay Loop (15.8 km away)
- Tiropahi Track (24.3 km away)
- Bridle Track (26.8 km away)
- Denniston Brakehead walks (28.6 km away)
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