Why is Farewell Spit important?
Farewell Spit, Nelson Tasman Farewell Spit stretches 34km long, making it one of the longest natural sandspits in the world. A wetland of international importance, it has been a bird sanctuary since the 1930's and provides a home for over 90 bird species.
How was Farewell Spit created?
Farewell Spit is formed entirely from quartz sands, derived from the erosion of granites and other rocks on the west coast and transported northward by coastal drift. The spit is about half a mile wide and comprises shifting sand dunes up to 100 ft high.
Can you walk on Farewell Spit?
Two DOC-approved operators run nature tours to Farewell Spit Lighthouse. You can freely enjoy Puponga Farm Park and can walk a short distance along the base of Farewell Spit. There is no public access elsewhere on the Spit except by DOC permit or with a licensed tour operator.
Why was Farewell Spit in the news?
Thirty-six whales have been confirmed as stranded on Farewell Spit at the top of the South Island on Thursday night, and some have died. The Department of Conservation travelled to the area to confirm the stranding.
How big is Farewell Spit?
34km longFarewell Spit stretches 34km long, making it one of the longest natural sandspits in the world. A wetland of international importance, it has been a bird sanctuary since the 1930's and provides a home for over 90 bird species.
What is Cape Farewell?
Cape Farewell (Greenlandic: Nunap Isua; Danish: Kap Farvel) is a headland on the southern shore of Egger Island, Nunap Isua Archipelago, Greenland. As the southernmost point of the country, it is one of the important landmarks of Greenland.
Is Farewell Spit worth visiting?
Birds, wildlife, and beaches are the main reasons to visit Farewell Spit. Plus, visiting the northernmost tip of the South Island is a modest bucket-list adventure. As independent visitors are allowed on the first 2.5 miles of Farewell Spit, it's possible to visit just for the beaches.
Can you self drive to Farewell Spit?
Farewell Spit Nature Reserve is a bird sanctuary and wetland of international importance, being more strictly protected than a national park. Farewell Spit is around 35km long and public access is restricted to the first 4km. Vehicle access is only allowed for supervised tours by concession holders.
How far can you walk on Farewell Spit?
Spit Track Circuit via Farewell Spit Walk along Inner Beach 4 kilometres to a marked track crossing the spit to Ocean Beach.
Why has Farewell Spit near Golden Bay in the news last week?
The pilot whales that died after a mass stranding at Farewell Spit have been secured to fixed points in the tidal zone to decompose naturally. The pilot whales that died after a mass stranding last week at Farewell Spit have been secured to fixed points in the tidal zone to decompose naturally.
Why was Farewell Spit near Golden Bay in the news?
Department of Conservation rushing to Farewell Spit after report dozens of pilot whales stranded. There have been reports of a mass stranding of whales on Farewell Spit, near Golden Bay.
What was Farewell Spit near Golden Bay in the news last week?
The Department of Conservation Tākaka operations manager Dave Winterburn told 1News they had received a report of a potential mass stranding at Farewell Spit around 6pm. "It has been reported that potentially more than 30 whales, likely to be pilot whales, have stranded," he said.