Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui, Historic lighthouse complex at Wellington's southern coast, New Zealand
The headland stands between Wellington Harbour and Palliser Bay, marking the southern end of Fitzroy Bay with coastal paths and protected natural areas.
The Baring Head Lighthouse, constructed in 1935, replaced the Pencarrow lighthouse and operated initially with diesel generators before connecting to electricity in 1950.
The area holds value for Māori communities as Ōrua-pouanui, serving as a traditional food collection site and maintaining cultural connections through generations.
Visitors can access the site through a three-hour loop track from East Harbour Regional Park, with parking available at the entrance and toilets near the lighthouse.
The Baring Head Atmospheric Research Station maintains the Southern Hemisphere's longest continuous record of atmospheric carbon dioxide measurements since 1972.
Location: Wellington Region
Location: Lower Hutt City
Address: 1580 Coast Road, Wainuiomata Coast, Lower Hutt 5373
GPS coordinates: -41.40700,174.86700
Latest update: April 20, 2025 21:45
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