Lighthouse Walk
DOC track · Wairarapa
Lighthouse Walk is a 0.5 km DOC walk in Wairarapa with 26 m of climbing and a high point of 40 m.
Explore Castlepoint Scenic Reserve by following the boardwalk over the reef and past the lighthouse.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 30 min return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 26 m |
| Elevation loss | 7 m |
| Highest point | 40 m |
| Lowest point | 4 m |
| Region | Wairarapa |
| Start | -40.90242, 176.22940 |
| End | -40.90040, 176.23143 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Deliverance Cove Track (0.3 km away)
- Te Arapiki o Tawhaki (53.6 km away)
- Lower Ruamahanga Track to Cow Creek Hut, via Cow Saddle (55.2 km away)
- Kahikatea Walk (55.6 km away)
- Honeycomb Rock Walkway (56.4 km away)
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