Cape Foulwind

It was a wary Captain Cook that gave this unfortunate name to a beautiful place, one he couldn’t quite reach due to offshore winds.

The British explorer famously missed out on seeing how cool Cape Foulwind really is. There’s a fur seal colony viewing point along the scenic coastal walkway and orcas can be spotted too. From its headland, there are sweeping views of the rugged coastline Cook never got to visit. A cute little lighthouse now marks that spot. And then there’s that pretty little beach tucked away under towering cliffs. Cape Foulwind? More like Cape Awesome!

Explore Cape Foulwind

Cape Foulwind Seal Colony

Ocean waves lap on the rocky shores of this beautiful bay where you can see multitudes of New Zealand fur seals basking in the sun.

Westport

For a humble fishing and mining town, Westport does a great job of standing out, although its biggest attractions actually hide under the surface.

Pancake Rocks

Drive along the Great Coast Road to reach these unusual rock formations, the product of 30 million years of natural moulding.

Where to stay in Cape Foulwind

Westport Motels

32 The Esplanade

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Situated near the airport, this eco-friendly motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Coaltown Museum and Miner's Brewery. Solid Energy Centre is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Buller Bridge Motel

32a The Esplanade

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Coaltown Museum and Miner's Brewery. Solid Energy Centre is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Bella Vista Motel Westport

314 Palmerston Street

Rated 3.4 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Westport, this eco-friendly motel is within a 15-minute walk of Coaltown Museum and Miner's Brewery. Solid Energy Centre is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

Birds Ferry Lodge

Birds Ferry Road

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated on a lake, this spa bed & breakfast is within 12 mi (20 km) of Underworld Adventures, Coaltown Museum, and Miner's Brewery. Tauranga Bay Seal Colony and Pancake Rocks are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Bazil's Hostel & Surf School

54-56 Russell St

Rated 3.0 / 5 by Guests

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Miner's Brewery and Solid Energy Centre. Coaltown Museum is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

Westport Motor Hotel

207 Palmerston St

Situated in Westport, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Miner's Brewery and Coaltown Museum. Solid Energy Centre is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

Westport Holiday Park And Motels

31-37 Domett St

Situated in Westport, this campground is within a 15-minute walk of Solid Energy Centre and Miner's Brewery. Coaltown Museum is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Te Nikau Retreat

19 Hartmount Place

Offering direct access to the beach, this Punakaiki hostel is in a national park, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Punakaiki Beach, and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Pancake Rocks. Underworld Adventures and Mitchells Gully Gold Mine are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Ascot Motor Lodge

74 Romilly Street

Rated 2.5 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Westport, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Miner's Brewery and Solid Energy Centre. Coaltown Museum is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

ASURE Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge

330 Palmerston Street

Situated in Westport, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Coaltown Museum and Miner's Brewery. Solid Energy Centre is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Buller Court on Palmerston

235 Palmerston Street

Situated in Westport, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Coaltown Museum and Miner's Brewery. Solid Energy Centre is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Westport Spa Motel

239 Palmerston Street Street

Situated in Westport, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Coaltown Museum and Miner's Brewery. Solid Energy Centre is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Cities near Cape Foulwind

Westport

For a humble fishing and mining town, Westport does a great job of standing out, although its biggest attractions actually hide under the surface.

Greymouth

Although the biggest town on the West Coast of the South Island, remote Greymouth still has the small-town feel of the mining hub it once was.

Mount Hutt

Rising over 2,000m from the Canterbury Plains, Mount Hutt demands your respect. Welcome to the Capital of Speed.

Havelock

The “Green-lipped Mussel Capital of the World” in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds makes the most of nature’s gifts.

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