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Baring Head Lighthouse Wainuiomata

By Wainuiomata Taxis
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Price is NZ$150 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Baring Head Lighthouse Walk
The Baring Head Lighthouse Walk is a must-visit for those interested in the history and natural beauty of Wellington. The 6km return walk starts from the Wainuiomata car park and offers panoramic views across the Cook Strait and the distant Kaikoura Ranges. Along the trail, visitors can explore WWII-era bunkers and enjoy the unique geological formations. The lighthouse itself is a significant historical and functional landmark, standing 12.2 metres tall and powered by a solar-powered LED beacon. The area is part of a conservation effort, with ongoing restoration work including the refurbishment of the lighthouse keepers’ cottages and plans to transform the old powerhouse into a visitor centre. New trails are also being developed to highlight the site’s rich history and ecological importance.
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Activity location

  • Baring Head Lighthouse
    • 5373, Wainuiomata Coast, New Zealand
    • Wainuiomata, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 136 Wakefield Street
    • 136 Wakefield Street
    • 6011, Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

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Baring Head Lighthouse Wainuiomata in English
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Sun 9:30 am-5:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$150.00 x 2 AdultsNZ$300.00
Total
Price is NZ$300.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    stop off on the return journey for a quick coffee or tea at the local coffee bar
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks not included in price

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • sturdy footwear must be worn as walking on stones
  • If weather is windy people are advised to wear or have jackets available as this area is open to harsh weather conditions

Activity itinerary

Old Government Buildings (Pass by)

We leave wellington passing what is locally known as the beehive (wellington government buildings)

Petone Foreshore (Pass by)

We travel along state highway one then onto state highway 2 beside wellington harbour towards Petone and travel along Petone esplanade towards wainuiomata hill

Wainuiomata (Pass by)

we climb over into the valley of wainuiomata home of famous all black legend Tana Umaga and Piri Weepu were we travel for about 30 minutes weaving our way down coast road to the car park below the lighthouse

Baring Head Lighthouse

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
We arrive at the car park were we disembark for a a choice of two walks 1/ straight to lighthouse is a 1hr walk eachway or 2/ with the grand loop that covers 6.5 to 8km walk that takes 3 to 4 hours

Location

Activity location

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    Baring Head Lighthouse
    • 5373, Wainuiomata Coast, New Zealand
    • Wainuiomata, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    136 Wakefield Street
    • 136 Wakefield Street
    • 6011, Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

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