Te Kopahou Visitor Centre
499 Reviews
- Friday9 AM–6 PM
- Saturday9 AM–6 PM
- Sunday9 AM–6 PM
- Monday9 AM–6 PM
- Tuesday9 AM–6 PM
- Wednesday9 AM–6 PM
- Thursday9 AM–6 PM
About the Business
Outdoors - Te Kopahou – Entrance to Red Rocks - Wellington City Council | Information about the Owhiro Bay Quarry area including its location, what it's suitable for, parking, facilities and accessibility.
Contacts
Call Us
+6444994444
Ōwhiro Bay, Wellington 6023
Hours
- Friday9 AM–6 PM
- Saturday9 AM–6 PM
- Sunday9 AM–6 PM
- Monday9 AM–6 PM
- Tuesday9 AM–6 PM
- Wednesday9 AM–6 PM
- Thursday9 AM–6 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kids
Recommended Reviews
Anthony Cross
19.10.2023
Te Kopahou Visitor Centre
Big visitor center with toilets and lots of information panels about local marine life, marine reserves and the history of the area. There's plenty of parking and access to the four wheel drive track to Red Rocks.
Light Begets Light
15.10.2023
Te Kopahou Visitor Centre
An amazing place to visit, trek, relax, and freedom camp (we didn't, but so would love it, if we could).The information center is lovely. There are public toilets and lovely sitting areas. Sorry, my phone went flat whilst on the walk, so I couldn't take photos of the lovely garden bench seats.It's a bit of a drive to get here, but well worth it.Bring a picnic, plenty of water, have a swim and enjoy the coastal walk, it's about 8kms round trip, 95% flat, with a couple wee elevated areas (nothing really). Gravel all the way.There was a coffee caravan there too.
James Youn
19.09.2023
Te Kopahou Visitor Centre
Great escape from the city center, love the road to the centre alongside the sea. To be honest loved the drive more than the destination itself, but still enjoyed spending time at this place. Strong winds so be prepared especially during the cold winters.
Naila Rahma
17.09.2023
Te Kopahou Visitor Centre
Very recommend for people who enjoy walking long distances, or simply just to enjoy the view. Best visited when the weather is warm. I walked for around 4-5km from the Visitor Center and saw many seals there. Just a tip, the seals aren't tamed so it's best not to get too close. There is a board just a few metres from the seals that says that the best distance to view the seals in 20m away, and also that we shouldn't be anywhere between the seals and the sea. Best time to visit the seals is during winter, because the seals tends to move to a colder place during the summer
mjn205
31.08.2023
Te Kopahou Visitor Centre
Stunning views with little coffee shop. Highly recommended to come here when visiting Wellington.
Dan McLaughlin
10.08.2023
Te Kopahou Visitor Centre
Beautiful spot even when it's pouring down & blowing a gale. Quite a few camper vans in the area.
James Longrigg
24.07.2023
Te Kopahou Visitor Centre
Nice little costal walk up to Devils Gate. About 4km each way.There is a great coffee van at the visitor centre
Bhav 14
23.07.2023
Te Kopahou Visitor Centre
The pace is super windy and needs people to get proper layers. Walkable for adults but wouldn't suggest if you have a baby below 2yrs. It's quite a walk before reaching to the read rocks where you will see plenty dolphins. Worth view for pictures and nice for toddlers to get a look at happy dolphins. Best to hitch a ride in a 4 wheel drive but paid services are too expensive.
Thomas Wahlgren
16.07.2023
Te Kopahou Visitor Centre
Good spot to stay the night if going with the ferry. Basically no phone coverage so you have to walk back a couple of hundred meters to find a signal. Could be bad if you get a message about delays etc. Nice walk along the beach and clean toilets. 20 minutes from the ferry terminal.
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Ōwhiro Bay, Wellington 6023
Te Kopahou Visitor Centre