Friday 13/03/2026 Waipapa Lighthouse Road – Waipapa Point Lighthouse – Waipapa Point
Waipapa Point Coastal Walk
The Catlins
Southland Region, NEW ZEALAND (Aotearoa)
Murihiku Country (Ngā Tahu people)
Participants: Beth Davies, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Pablo Ureña Vega
We drove to the end of Waipapa Lighthouse Road on a cool, calm March morning with high cloud lifting and light winds — perfect conditions for this exposed stretch of coast. From the road, the track is a broad, firm and almost level loop across low grass, sand and coastal scrub towards the white lighthouse tower. It’s more of a stroll than a hike, but the setting is striking.
