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Baring Head Lighthouse
Wainuiomata, Wellington
Wild coast lighthouse reached by a gravel road and a short walk, with views across Cook Strait.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A remote headland east of Wellington with a 1935 lighthouse and big open sea views. The access road is gravel and there is a short walk at the end.
Good to know
- Check the road is open before you go
- Wind and weather can be wild
- Getting there
- Gravel Coast Road via Wainuiomata, then walk
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
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