Katiki Point Lighthouse
Kātiki Point
A headland lighthouse near Moeraki where, at dusk, you can watch yellow-eyed penguins return from the sea, and New Zealand fur seals often lie on the rocks.
Katiki Point lies about 3 km south of the Moeraki fishing village. A wooden lighthouse built in 1878 stands on the headland, and the surrounding reserve is jointly managed by the local Māori iwi and the Department of Conservation. Walking along the headland trail, you'll see rocks covered with New Zealand fur seals. At dusk you can often spot yellow-eyed penguins coming ashore from the sea to return to their nests, so watch them from behind the fence. Entry is free, and a gravel road leads to the car park. It can be combined with the Moeraki Boulders and the seafood restaurants of Moeraki in the same trip.
Opening hours
Open by day; please stay behind boundaries when watching penguins at dusk
Nearby sights
- Moeraki Boulders
- Totara Estate
- Bushy Beach Scenic Reserve
- Ōamaru Blue Penguin Colony
- Victorian Precinct
- Steampunk HQ
- Ōamaru Public Gardens
- Forrester Gallery