Castlepoint lighthouse
Image: Chris Gin | ©
Lighthouse Walk
Located in Castlepoint Scenic Reserve in the Wairarapa region
Introduction
Explore Castlepoint Scenic Reserve by following the boardwalk over the reef and past the lighthouse.Image gallery
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Enjoy the incredible view from the boardwalk
Enjoy the incredible view from the boardwalk
...Image: Florent Pluies | Creative Commons
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The boardwalk goes over the reef and past the lighthouse
The boardwalk goes over the reef and past the lighthouse
...Image: Chris Gin ©
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View from Castlepoint Lighthouse
View from Castlepoint Lighthouse
...Image: Russell Street | Creative Commons
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Castlepoint lighthouse and coastline at sunset
Castlepoint lighthouse and coastline at sunset
...Image: Russell Street | Creative Commons
Track overview
Dog access
About this track
Description
Look out for fossil shells in the rock as you follow the boardwalk 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.
Know before you go
You may unexpectedly encounter New Zealand fur seals within this reserve. Do not disturb or approach them.
Contacts
| Kapiti Wellington Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 4 384 7770 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
18 - 32 Manners Street Wellington 6011 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 10420 The Terrace Wellington 6143 |
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| Whakaoriori / Masterton Office | |
| Phone: | +64 6 377 0700 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | masterton@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
220 South Road Masterton |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 191 Masterton 5840 |
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