Point Halswell Lighthouse
📍 Maupuia, Wellington
Point Halswell Lighthouse marks Wellington's inner harbour entrance at Maupuia. Benches and parking sit beside the structure. The base is reachable on foot at low tide. Ships pass at close range, and little blue penguins are spotted nearby.
Must worth place to visit. You can reach to the base in low tides. If you are lucky, you can see penguins on the road.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers recommend it as a compact stop that rewards with ship-spotting, occasional penguin sightings, and open harbour views. The short walk to the lighthouse base is accessible to most ages, and the bench seating makes it a workable lunch spot on a calm day.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Kanchana Wijesekera
3 months ago
“Must worth place to visit. You can reach to the base in low tides. If you are lucky, you can see penguins on the road.”
Kevin Waugh
4 months ago
“Nice spot to stop for lunch, benches to sit on and enjoy your lunch and the view”
Kiana Brayton
2 months ago
“Beautiful spot to stop for a few photos!”
Bernard Savage
2 months ago
“This lighthouse marks the entrance to Wellington's inner harbour and ships entering pass by at a very close distance. There is a fairly large parking area with benches right by the lighthouse. The spot is particularly frequented by anglers to point where "bait blocks" have been installed to discourage anglers from cutting up their bat on the benches. There are really good views of Soames Island and further on to Petone and the Hutt Valley as well as the wide sweep of Wellington Bay.”
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Overview
Point Halswell Lighthouse stands on the eastern headland of Wellington Harbour, marking the entrance to the inner harbour. The site is accessible by road with a large car park and benches directly beside the lighthouse. At low tide, the base of the lighthouse can be reached on foot. Ships entering and leaving the harbour pass at close range, making it a reliable spot for watching vessel traffic. Penguins have been spotted along the foreshore track, particularly in the early morning and evening.
