# Red Rocks Coastal Walk

> A coastal walk on the south coast from Owhiro Bay to red volcanic rocks where fur seals haul out, mostly between May and October.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-red-rocks-seal-colony/

A coastal walk on the south coast from Owhiro Bay to red volcanic rocks where fur seals haul out, mostly between May and October. It takes about two hours return. Stay well back from the animals, and watch for strong wind.

- **Nearest town:** Wellington, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -41.3472, 174.7200

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Zealandia Ecosanctuary](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-zealandia/) – 7 km
- [Wellington Cable Car and Botanic Garden](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-wellington-cable-car/) – 8 km
- [Te Papa Tongarewa](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-te-papa/) – 8 km
- [Mount Victoria Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-mount-victoria-lookout/) – 8 km

## FAQs

### Where is Red Rocks Coastal Walk?

Red Rocks Coastal Walk is in Wellington, New Zealand, at GPS -41.3472, 174.7200.

### What is there to see near Red Rocks Coastal Walk?

Places worth a stop nearby: Zealandia Ecosanctuary (7 km), Wellington Cable Car and Botanic Garden (8 km), Te Papa Tongarewa (8 km) and Mount Victoria Lookout (8 km).

### When is the best time to visit Red Rocks Coastal Walk?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)