The Katiki Point Lighthouse, also known as Moeraki Lighthouse, shone for the first time in 1878, following several accidents on the dangerous reefs …See more
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Feb 24, 2024
There's a nice view as with almost any place in NZ near a lighthouse. I would say this is not worth the trek though. You must drive on a dusty road out to the lighthouse - leave your car and walk up … Full review by qlash
Sep 24, 2023
A bit of a hike down to where the seals hang out. They will be close and there will be a lot more down on the shore. Mid day there were no penguins. Full review by JohnTSanAntone
Jan 30, 2023
Yellow eyed penguins are rare, but in the past have always been possible to see at Moeraki Lighthouse. The have stopped all that now by erecting a high, spike topped pallisade round the site with pad… Full review by Learnhardway
I was wondering how I could get there from the Moeraki turn off bus station. Me and my daughter are taking a bus there we do not have a car. How could we get to the lighthouse?
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To get to the lighthouse, you will need to walk from the turn off. It is 6 km. The reserve closes at 5:30 pm.
Hello! Can i know roughly what is the best time can we see the seals and yellow eyed penguins at Katiki Point Lighthouse? From my light reading, i understand that the yellow eyed penguins come ashore at dusk but based on the comments from past visitors, it seems like the penguins can also be spotted at noon. i'd like to know at which time will give me a better chance to see the penguins so that i can plan my road trip accordingly. Thanks all!
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It is best to go from about an hour before sunset until anytime until darkness. Some are there for most of the day (guarding chicks etc) It's basically 'luck' on being in the right place at …
It is best to go from about an hour before sunset until anytime until darkness. Some are there for most of the day (guarding chicks etc) It's basically 'luck' on being in the right place at the right time. You are about 90% certain to see at least a couple, but it's a great place to visit even if the Penguins weren't there
Hi - what is wheelchair access like around the lighthouse. Don't want to take someone there and then disappoint them
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It is not wheelchair friendly unfortunately. You wouldn't get very far down the gravel path (about 40 metres) before coming to a narrow gateway, impassable for a wheelchair. Even if it …
It is not wheelchair friendly unfortunately. You wouldn't get very far down the gravel path (about 40 metres) before coming to a narrow gateway, impassable for a wheelchair. Even if it were possible to get through that gate, the path then turns into a grass track which is bumpy and rutted with rabbit burrows for the rest of the distance to where the wildlife are found.
Hi all, when would be the best time to try catch a glimpse of yellow-eye penguins at Katiki Point lighthouse area pls? Or if you can share about what time did U manage to see these little ones when you were there last? Many tks for your help!
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The best time to see the Yellow Eyed penguins is sunset.(so between 5pm and 7pm) I think from memory the sanctuary closes at 7pm . How ever it may close later in the summer …
The best time to see the Yellow Eyed penguins is sunset.(so between 5pm and 7pm) I think from memory the sanctuary closes at 7pm . How ever it may close later in the summer I don't no. Yes we did see some last time we were there. Oamaru which is not far away also has Yellow Eyed Penguins which you can see for free and also little Blue Penguins but you have to pay to see the little Blue penguins. sunset is the best time to see the Yellow Eyed and Little Blue penguins at Oamaru as well
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