From the cliffs where the Castlepoint Lighthouse stands at 52 meters above sea level along the Wairarapa coastline on the North Island of New Zealand, the scenery is stunning, especially at sunset. A blanket of clouds span above Castlepoint, New Zealand where a pink tinge at sunset decorates the sky above the hills.
At Castlepoint, a 162 meter high rock known as Castle Rock is one of the most spectacular attractions along the Wairarapa coastline. Whichever way you look from the Castlepoint Lighthouse, the scenery along the Wairarapa coastline is some of the prettiest on the North Island. A serene region which has become a paradise resort for many who like to enjoy a vacation amongst the natural beauty of New Zealand and watch breathtaking sunsets.
From these cliffs, tourists can also fish and watch the water below for seals, dolphins or nesting seabirds. To reach this picturesque location, one must drive east from Masterton in northern Wairarapa for about an hour across beautiful, hilly country landscape.
New Zealand, North Island, The Wairarapa, Castlepoint, Castle Point Lighthouse
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