# Castlepoint Lighthouse

> A white lighthouse on a limestone reef on the east coast of the Wairarapa, reached by a track of about 30 minutes from the beach car park.

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

A white lighthouse on a limestone reef on the east coast of the Wairarapa, reached by a track of about 30 minutes from the beach car park. The walk crosses exposed rock. Check wind and tide conditions, as waves can be dangerous.

- **Nearest town:** Masterton, New Zealand
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -40.9044, 176.2253

## 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)

## Nearby

- [Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-pukaha-mount-bruce/) – 39 km
- [Te Muna Road Wine Area](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-martinborough-te-muna-road/) – 77 km
- [Fell Locomotive Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-fell-locomotive-museum/) – 79 km
- [Te Manawa Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-te-manawa/) – 80 km

## FAQs

### Where is Castlepoint Lighthouse?

Castlepoint Lighthouse is in Masterton, New Zealand, at GPS -40.9044, 176.2253.

### What is there to see near Castlepoint Lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre (39 km), Te Muna Road Wine Area (77 km), Fell Locomotive Museum (79 km) and Te Manawa Museum (80 km).

### When is the best time to visit Castlepoint 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)