Castle Point Walk To Lighthouse
Castlepoint is located on wairarapa s east coast about 1 hour s drive from masterton.
Castle point walk to lighthouse. It takes less than 15 minutes to walk to the top viewpoint. The path is sealed and concerted all the way to castle point lighthouse. You first have to cross the flat sandy area to find the beginning of the path going up to the lighthouse. Marcross atlantic college and lighthouse walk 4 5 miles monknash lighthouse and marcross walk 4 miles.
The start at ogilvy rd passes castle rock beach which is a nice spot to view the harbour before continuing to the excellent view from grotto point. This road becomes the masterton castlepoint road and leads directly to castlepoint scenic reserve. The castle rock to grotto point walk is a great way to see the grotto point lighthouse. The walk will take you 30min.
Trail is just before the inn which is at top of hill. Short walk one of a kind. On a rocky outcrop stands the castlepoint lighthouse overlooking the expansive pacific ocean. Getting there is a commitment it is about 45min from masterton and there very little on the way.
The walk takes about 1 hr 2 km return and heads though the delightful sydney harbour national park. Castle point lighthouse is a truly majestic lighthouse standing on a rocky cliff which was formed 2 million years ago. If you are staying the night walk to the light house after sun set you will not need a torch but take a pair of sun glasses she is one strong light. With its 23 meters standing 52 meters above the sea level it s the tallest lighthouse in north island.
The lighthouse was built in 1913 and is popular spot for dramatic photography. Castle point hill walk is a medium 3 4km walk that will take you around 1 hour and 30mins to complete in a round trip. Spectacular breathtaking views along the glamorgan heritage coast with rural farmlands and the ancient woodlands of st donat s castle walk distance. Awesome views of the coast line on both sides from the top of castle point hill.
Turn right into te ore ore road on the northern outskirts of masterton. The most famous and easiest walk is the loop around the lighthouse. It is a wonde. The walk is very easy.
Beautiful lighthouse east coast rocky shore line. Trail is on left side park beside the garden and cross the street to trail in the trees. Towering castle rock is a magnificent 162m high at the end of the beach.