Tutukaka Head lighthouse walk

Two tracks leave the car park at the reserve on the north head. They lead to the lighthouse, steep cliffs and rocky headlands with good views up the coast, with pohutukawa along the way. The gut to Kukutauwhao Island is hard to cross around high tide.

Good to know

• Cliff edges, keep children close
• The island track is rough and slippery when wet
• The access is a private right of way (Landowners Lane), drive slowly

Open

All year

Getting there

Right of way off Matapouri Road, 400 m past the Oceans Resort Hotel; limited parking at the reserve entrance

Vehicles

Fine in any car

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