9/25/2021 Lighthouse Walk — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa
Lighthouse Walk
Walking
Dog Friendly
Dif culty Easy
Length 0.6 km
Journey Time 30 minutes return
Region Wellington
Sub-Region Masterton
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This walk leads to Castle Point Lighthouse and then onto lookouts. The views from these points give superb views of the sea and of Castle Point and the Wairarapa east coast. After these lookouts, you can walk down and along the cliffs that the lighthouse is on.
Conditions:
Dogs on a leash only The reef is extremely dangerous, and sea conditions are unpredictable. Beware of tidal and rogue waves. You may unexpectedly encounter New Zealand fur seals within this reserve. Do not disturb or approach them. There may be rockfall near Castle Rock - keep away from cliffs.
How to get here
Castlepoint is on Wairarapa's east coast, about 1 hour's drive from Masterton. Turn right into Te Ore Ore Road on the northern outskirts of Masterton. This road becomes the Masterton Castlepoint Road and leads directly to Castlepoint Scenic Reserve.
https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/track/lighthouse-walk/pdfPreview 2/3 9/25/2021 Lighthouse Walk — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa Track Elevation and Map
More information
Department of Conservation
Wairarapa NZ
Page last updated: Jun 2, 2021, 12:09 PM
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