Pencarrow Lighthouse
Pencarrow Lighthouse was New Zealand's first permanent lighthouse, built in 1859 at the entrance to Wellington Harbour, and notable as being operated for years by Mary Jane Bennett, the country's only female lighthouse keeper. It's reached via a walking or cycling track along the coast from Eastbourne, since there's no direct road access to the lighthouse itself.
It's a worthwhile combination of history and a scenic coastal walk or bike ride, generally taking a few hours round trip depending on your pace and how far along the coast you go.
Pencarrow Lighthouse FAQs
No, there's no vehicle access to the lighthouse itself — you need to walk or cycle along the coastal track from the end of the sealed road near Eastbourne.
A few hours round trip, depending on your pace and starting point.
It was New Zealand's first permanent lighthouse (1859), and was tended for years by Mary Jane Bennett, the country's only female lighthouse keeper.
No, the interior isn't open to the public.
Yes, the coastal track is popular with cyclists as well as walkers.
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