Castlepoint Lighthouse Sundown Wairarapa New Zealand
Photo & Vacation Spot

Near sundown, the remaining glow from the sun across the horizon, highlights the Castlepoint Lighthouse and the Wairarapa coastline on the North Island of New Zealand.

Behind the large cliffs which span the Wairarapa coastline on the North Island of New Zealand, the remaining rays from the sun shine over the peaks highlighting Castlepoint Lighthouse. Near sundown, the lagoon, the bay and the lighthouse take on a new appearance as the lighting glistens across the landscape and fills the sky with soft, pastel hues.

The lighthouse was first built in 1913 and the lantern was fueled by oil as it guided water vessels from 52 meters above sea level atop the cliffs. In 1954, the lamp was replaced to electric and was run on a generator and in 1988, the lighthouse became automated. The tower stands 23 meters high and the automated lantern can been see for 26 nautical miles.

Castlepoint is a well known beach resort where visitors come to relax and explore the reef, lagoon, sand dunes and Castle Rock. The lagoon is sheltered from the open ocean and vacationers can enjoy a variety of water activities while visiting Castlepoint, New Zealand.

Sunset at Castlepoint Lighthouse which overlooks the lagoon and bay, Castlepoint, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand.