On-leadEasy
Cape Foulwind Walkway from Lighthouse Road
Westport · West Coast · Out & Back
↑ 127 m gain↓ 126 m descenthigh 60 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE6.0 km
ASCENT127 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 505
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson
03 544 5678
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends3 stiles on route
About Cape Foulwind Walkway from Lighthouse Road
Cape Foulwind Walkway from Lighthouse Road is an out-and-back of 6.0 km, near Westport in West Coast.
Expect easy going, with around 127 m of climb, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, big views, wildlife, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 505 reviews.