Discover Wainuiomata’s south coast including the Turakirae Head Scientific Reserve, a wild coastal headland at the southern edge of Wainuiomata where the land meets the open Pacific Ocean. Shaped by powerful earthquakes and ongoing tectonic movement, this protected scientific reserve is one of the most geologically significant coastlines in New Zealand, offering dramatic rock platforms, coastal walking routes, and abundant wildlife, with access made simple through pre booked transport from the city.
Why visit the south coast of Wainuiomata
- One of New Zealand’s most dramatic and untouched coastlines
- Unobscured views of the Cook Strait and the South Island
- Spectacular coastal geology shaped by powerful earthquakes and tectonic uplift
- Home to a large and thriving fur seal colony at Turakirae Head
- Remote and uncrowded, offering a true sense of isolation and scale
Facilities
- Basic Toilet facilities
- Historic bridge access to the rugged Wild Coast Track
- On the way to the car park you pass several excellent bakeries, a supermarket and other local shops where you can pick up lunch or snacks for your day out.
What you can experience
- Walking along uplifted rock platforms and ancient beaches formed by historic earthquakes
- Walk among native coastal vegetation while taking in spectacular ocean and coastal views
- Native coastal birdlife and a large fur seal colony
- On the return journey from Wainuiomata, we pause at a stunning lookout with panoramic views across Wellington Harbour
Book your return transport
Or give us a call.
- David Johnson
- Mobile: 021 958 988
- International: +64 21 958 988
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