Lighthouse Walk
Alert/Important notice
There may be delays accessing walks beyond the Castlepoint lighthouse while the building is being painted, from 27 February 2012. Please follow the onsite instructions if walking in that area.
Please also note that access to and from the lighthouse is restricted by high tides and strong winds
Track category
Walking track
Time:
30 min return
Description
Lighthouse Walk, Castlepoint
Castlepoint was named in 1770 by Captain Cook who was struck by the similarities of Castle Rock to the battlements of a castle.
Look out for fossil shells in the rock as you follow the board-walk over the reef and past the lighthouse at Castlepoint Scenic Reserve.
Getting there
Castlepoint is located 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.
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