Things to do in South Island, New Zealand: The Best Lighthouses

May 21, 2022 Milan Banda

Discover the best top things to do in South Island, New Zealand including Nugget Point/Tokata Walks, Katiki Point Lighthouse, Waipapa Point Lighthouse, Kahurangi Point Lighthouse, Nugget Point Lighthouse, Akaroa Lighthouse, Galtarviti.
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1. Nugget Point/Tokata Walks

Esplanade Road Catlins coastal area, Balclutha New Zealand http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/c189586b7b3d418cb04703aadabec434.aspx
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5.0 based on 330 reviews

Nugget Point/Tokata Walks

Reviewed By jackmA3797TF - Brussels, Belgium

Going to Nugget Point Lighthouse added an extra 70 kms to our trip but this was definitely worth it. The winding road leading there was nice to drive, with the foggy ambience building up along the way. And after a 15 minutes walk, arriving at the lighthouse revealed a beautiful scene, quite picturesque. The rugged coast, the mini-archipelago ("the nuggets"), the immense and wild Pacific Ocean and the crushing waves below all make for a great moment. Conclusion: a truly beautiful spot of the Catlins Coast.

2. Katiki Point Lighthouse

Lighthouse Road Katiki Point, Moeraki 9482 New Zealand http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/moeraki-area/katiki-point/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 216 reviews

Katiki Point Lighthouse

Katiki Point is home to New Zealand fur seals and Yellow-eyed penguins, along with many other coastal species. It is cared for by volunteers who have created a sanctuary for penguins. They optimize the habitat, maximise breeding success and survival and minimize disturbance. They need $20k per year to do this work so a donation of $5 pp is appropriate. The donation box is by the gate. The reserve is open from 7:30am to 7:30pm. Visiting outside this time creates stress on the penguins and in the past, has cost the lives of chicks so please respect this. Do not use a flash on your camera and do not go closer than 5 m to the wildlife. Retreat if they move towards you.

Reviewed By Oskar_Baxter - Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Far more interesting than the nearby boulders, the pleasant walk around the lighthouse is rewarded with great views of the sea, mountains, sea lions, and the occasional penguin.

3. Waipapa Point Lighthouse

Waipapa Point Road, Otara New Zealand +64 800 362 468 http://www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/heritage/heritage-publications/by-region/southland/lighthouses-of-foveaux-strait-a-history
Excellent
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4.5 based on 210 reviews

Waipapa Point Lighthouse

Reviewed By GaryandLesleyTravel - Auckland Central, New Zealand

After making the short easy walk from the carpark to the 1884 Lighthouse venture down to the beach, if you are lucky enough to have arrived at low tide it’s a great spot to explore the rocks and sea pools. In a word the coastline is great. We encountered 2 large male Hooker Sea Lions who entertained us as they argued about which one of them own this part of the beach and plenty of seabirds.

4. Kahurangi Point Lighthouse

Kahurangi Point, Kahurangi National Park New Zealand
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Kahurangi Point Lighthouse

5. Nugget Point Lighthouse

The Nuggets Rd, Ahuriri Flat 9271 New Zealand http://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/nugget-point-lighthouse/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 136 reviews

Nugget Point Lighthouse

Reviewed By wfamily2017 - Waikato Region, New Zealand

The views of the coastline were amazing, we were able to see the seals lazing in the sunny rock pools and swimming around the shoreline. Great photo opportunities of the lighthouse as we approached it.

6. Akaroa Lighthouse

Beach Road, Akaroa, Akaroa New Zealand +64 3-304 7508 http://www.akaroa.com/history/akaroa-lighthouse-preservation-society
Excellent
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4.0 based on 239 reviews

Akaroa Lighthouse

Reviewed By 965bridgetp - Pahiatua, New Zealand

The lighthouse is well within walking distance of the town. The views from the lighthouse are stunning and are well worth the short walk.

7. Galtarviti

Skálavík Cove New Zealand

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