Baring Head
Baring Head is a windswept headland at the mouth of the Wainuiomata River, topped by a historic lighthouse and known for consistently strong winds that also make it a significant atmospheric monitoring site (baseline air quality readings for the Southern Hemisphere have been taken here since the 1970s). It's a wild, rugged coastal spot rather than a developed attraction, popular for walking and the dramatic scenery.
It's a quieter, lesser-known stop than Wellington's more central attractions, appealing to those wanting a rugged coastal walk away from the city.
Baring Head FAQs
No, it's not open to the public to enter, though it's a striking feature to see from outside.
It's a long-running atmospheric monitoring site, used since the 1970s to take baseline Southern Hemisphere air quality readings due to its clean, wind-exposed coastal location.
Yes, the headland and surrounding coast offer good walking, though it's less visited than Wellington's more central trails.
Very — it's known for consistently strong winds, so dress accordingly.
About 40-45 minutes' drive.
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