Nugget Point Lighthouse
Owaka, New Zealand
A lighthouse of 1870 on a narrow ridge above a line of rocky islets known as the Nuggets, reached on an easy 900-metre walk from the car park. Fur seals rest below the track. The final road is narrow and winding; go in the early morning for the best light.
- Nearest town
- Owaka, New Zealand
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- -46.4480, 169.8139
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Where is Nugget Point Lighthouse?
Nugget Point Lighthouse is in Owaka, New Zealand, at GPS -46.4480, 169.8139.
Which road trips pass Nugget Point Lighthouse?
Nugget Point Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Catlins coast from Balclutha to Invercargill.
What is there to see near Nugget Point Lighthouse?
Places worth a stop nearby: Roaring Bay Penguin Hide (1 km), Purakaunui Falls (39 km), Cathedral Caves (41 km) and McLean Falls (45 km).
When is the best time to visit Nugget Point Lighthouse?
The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)