Castle Point Lighthouse

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(192) · Lookout in Castlepoint, New Zealand
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Castle Point Lighthouse, located near the village of Castlepoint in the Wellington Region of the North Island of New Zealand, is the North Island's tallest …

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5.0/5 · 192 reviews
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Mar 17, 2024
It was very windy when we visited Castlepoint Lighthouse but still very rewarding when you reach the top. 360 degree views take your camera for great photos. It is a fairly easy walk to the lighthous… Full review by Anglokiwi1
Jul 1, 2023
We didn’t have high expectations of this place but were very pleasantly surprised. Scenic short walk up to the lighthouse with excellent views of the town, bay, lagoon and castle rock. Interesting r… Full review by KiwiExplorers21
May 12, 2023
It was raining the day we went unfortunately but that wasn’t going to stop us. A good idea to check the tide chart as it comes in from both sides. Worth a visit for the views. Full review by Anne F

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Is there any mobile coverage at Castlepoint it self, particularly 2 degrees ?
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I’m not sure I didn’t need to use my phone
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How do I get there using public transport>
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If there is a bus it will go from Masterton. You can find NZ bus schedules on the internet. They have a lot of busses in NZ with reasonable times and rates. There definitely be a bus to …
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If there is a bus it will go from Masterton. You can find NZ bus schedules on the internet. They have a lot of busses in NZ with reasonable times and rates. There definitely be a bus to Masterton from Wellington.
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what is the best road to take here from Wellington, and how long would it take to get there from Wellington?
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Go first to Masterton, by upper Hutt. Count three hours with short stops.
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Answer by Estevan C · Feb 17, 2017
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