Katiki Point lighthouse and penguins

Katiki Point is a short drive off the highway south of Moeraki and often has fur seals lolling near the track. At dusk, yellow-eyed penguins come ashore along the coast here. DOC runs a hide so you can watch without disturbing them. The old lighthouse and an old pa site sit on the point.

Good to know

• Stay on the marked paths and keep well back from seals
• Visit from mid-afternoon to dusk for penguins
• Dogs and drones are a real problem for the wildlife here

Best time

Late afternoon to dusk

Open

All year, penguins most visible in the breeding season

Getting there

Short gravel road off SH1, then a grass track, 2WD fine in dry weather

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

No dogs

Facilities

• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.