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Cape Farewell is a headland in New Zealand, the most northerly point on the South Island. It is located just west of Farewell Spit (Onetahua). First mapped by Abel Tasman based on his encounter in 1642, it was later named by British explorer Captain James Cook during his voyage of exploration in 1770 – it was the last land seen by his crew as they departed the vicinity of New Zealand. The erosion of the cliffs into fine sand carried on the sea currents creates Farewell Spit further east.
Ecology
In 2020, the Wharariki Ecosanctuary was established in the northernmost 2.5 hectares of the cape, enclosed by a predator-proof fence to protect seabirds, rare native plants, giant snails and geckos.
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|thumb|260px|Cape Farewell area satellite image oriented slightly north-north-east. The cape is the topmost land to the west of the sandy spit.
|thumb|280px|Cape Farewell Arch from viewing platform.
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