# Cape Palliser Lighthouse

> A red-and-white striped lighthouse at the southern tip of the North Island, reached by about 250 steps up a cliff.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-cape-palliser-lighthouse/

A red-and-white striped lighthouse at the southern tip of the North Island, reached by about 250 steps up a cliff. Fur seals often rest on the rocks near the car park. Keep a safe distance from the seals and stay away from the water's edge.

- **Nearest town:** Martinborough, New Zealand
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -41.6142, 175.2931
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Wellington to Wairarapa wine country and Cape Palliser](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-wairarapa-cape-palliser/)

## Nearby

- [Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-putangirua-pinnacles-campsite/) – 18 km
- [Putangirua Pinnacles](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-putangirua-pinnacles/) – 18 km
- [Lake Ferry Holiday Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-lake-ferry-holiday-park/) – 26 km
- [Te Muna Road Wine Area](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-martinborough-te-muna-road/) – 42 km

## FAQs

### Where is Cape Palliser Lighthouse?

Cape Palliser Lighthouse is in Martinborough, New Zealand, at GPS -41.6142, 175.2931.

### Which road trips pass Cape Palliser Lighthouse?

Cape Palliser Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Wellington to Wairarapa wine country and Cape Palliser.

### What is there to see near Cape Palliser Lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite (18 km), Putangirua Pinnacles (18 km), Lake Ferry Holiday Park (26 km) and Te Muna Road Wine Area (42 km).

### When is the best time to visit Cape Palliser Lighthouse?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)