Sightseeing
Denniston Coalmining Historic Area
Learn the history and be inspired by the panoramic views!
A short walk to the Seal Colony Viewing Platform. Continue the hour long walk on the Cape Foulwind Walkway and view the original Lighthouse foundations and the current working Lighthouse.
Tauranga Bay
A short walk to the Seal Colony Viewing Platform. Continue the hour long walk on the Cape Foulwind Walkway and view the original Lighthouse foundations and the current working Lighthouse.
Coaltown Museum
123 Palmerston StLearn the history before exploring the old coalfields.
Kawatiri River walk around the lost lagoon, or the new coastal trail from Westport to Carters Beach, through to Charleston.
Kawatiri Coastal Trail
52 Hughes PlKawatiri River walk around the lost lagoon, or the new coastal trail from Westport to Carters Beach, through to Charleston.
Adventure tourism
Unique Rainforest walk or train-ride and tube the glow-worm caves!
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Underworld Adventures
7368 State Hwy 6Unique Rainforest walk or train-ride and tube the glow-worm caves!
Food scene
Star Tavern
6 Lighthouse RdGreat atmosphere, great food, great people! Dine in or take-out.
Donaldo's
23 Marine ParadeA 6 minute drive away. Capture stunning summer/autumn sunsets while dining Al Fresco!
Just WOW!!
Largest Limestone formation in the Southern Hemisphere! Home to the now extinct Moa.
A 1 hr 45 drive from Steeples Cottage.
Oparara Arch
Largest Limestone formation in the Southern Hemisphere! Home to the now extinct Moa.
A 1 hr 45 drive from Steeples Cottage.
Neighbourhoods
Carters Beach
Great beach! Feel like you're the only one in the world!!
Hiking and biking
Cycle or walk the Grade 2 family friendly coastal heritage trail connecting Westport and Chalrelston.
Kawatiri Coastal Trail
52 Hughes PlCycle or walk the Grade 2 family friendly coastal heritage trail connecting Westport and Chalrelston.
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Ukuzulazula
You'll need your own vehicle in this rural destination!
But so many cycle and walking tracks within easy distance.