10 October 2026
Partly cloudy with the chance of a shower. Light winds.
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Pencarrow Lighthouse Track
Wind your way uphill to one of Wellington’s most iconic landmarks.
Distance
2 km
Walking time
1 hr
Difficulty
Intermediate
Dogs
On-lead only
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Wellington forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, clearing to fine spells early afternoon, then clouding over towards evening with drizzle on the ranges. Northerlies.
12 October 2026
Mainly fine, isolated showers at night. Northerlies.
13 October 2026
Occasional rain. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Rain becoming persistent in the morning. Northwesterlies.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Pencarrow Lighthouse Track
Leading directly to the Pencarrow Lighthouse, The Lighthouse Track is a narrow tramping trail that climbs its way uphill to this historic site. Information panels detailing the history of the lighthouse and sweeping views of the coastline make this track a great spot to explore. For easier access to the Lighthouse Track, continue around Pencarrow Head to the Lake Kohangapiripiri outlet.
Essential information for Pencarrow Lighthouse Track
Be aware There are no facilities or shelter in the area. The weather can be extremely changeable and strong winds can make biking difficult along the coast.
Getting there for Pencarrow Lighthouse Track
The track starts from the end of Muritai Road/Burdan's Gate, Eastbourne. Walk or ride 7km along the coastline to the clearly signposted start of the trail. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there. There are regular bus and ferry services to Eastbourne and the surrounding areas.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . We recommend trying these online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel .
Dog access for Pencarrow Lighthouse Track
Yes (on lead)
Before you walk Pencarrow Lighthouse Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.