Cape Wanbrow Walking Track
WalkOtagoOpen
- Grade
- Easy
- Walking time
- 5 min
- Distance
- 185 m
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzAccess to the start of the Makotukutuku/Cape Wanbrow Walking Track is via the Waitaki District Council track network on Makotukutuku/Cape Wanbrow Reserve.
Entrances and parking can be found at the end of Tamar Street and the car park at the end of Test Street.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 45.11218° S, 170.98170° E
About this place
This short track offers scenic views, plus the chance to spot coastal wildlife and geological wonders.
The route
The track begins on the eastern side of Makotukutuku/Cape Wanbrow Reserve, below the old battery gun emplacement. The wide and well-formed track winds round the cliffs down to Second Beach. Scenic coastal views, nesting seabirds and NZ fur seals/kekeno can all be seen from the track. Volcanic “pillow lava” rock formations can also be seen from the track. On a low tide it is possible to access the beach and see them up close. Return using the same track.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Tsunami risk
This track is susceptible to tsunami. If a siren sounds or a tsunami alert is received move to higher ground and stay away from the coast until the risk or alert period is over.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.