Farewell Spit, Protected sand peninsula in Tasman District, New Zealand.
The narrow sand formation extends 35 kilometers eastward from Cape Farewell, containing vast dunes and wetlands along Golden Bay's northern edge.
The lighthouse, established in 1870, replaced its wooden tower with a steel structure in 1897 to withstand environmental conditions at this strategic location.
The Maori name Onetahua, meaning heaped up sand, reflects the indigenous connection to this natural formation at the South Island's northern point.
Public access remains limited to the first 4 kilometers of the spit, with organized tours required to explore areas beyond this boundary.
The geographical configuration of the spit creates a natural whale trap, resulting in frequent long-finned pilot whale strandings along its shores.
Location: Tasman District
GPS coordinates: -40.51667,172.86667
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
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