Castle Point Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Castlepoint, New Zealand.

Castle Point Lighthouse is a cylindrical white tower, the last New Zealand lighthouse prefabricated in England and shipped to the country in sections. It stands 52 metres above sea level and retains its original rotating Fresnel lens, emitting a triple flash every 45 seconds visible for 35 kilometres.

The lighthouse began operations in 1913 to prevent shipwrecks along the Wairarapa coast. It was originally powered by an oil lamp that was later replaced with electricity for continuous operation.

The lighthouse keepers nicknamed the tower "The Holiday Light" because, unlike most New Zealand lights on remote islands or cliffs, it stood beside the existing settlement of Castlepoint and its beach, already a holiday destination. After a keeper fell from a ladder and died during repairs in 1922, stories circulated for years that his ghost appeared in the keeper's house.

The site is accessible via a sealed path leading to the base, allowing visitors to view it closely. Bring weatherproof clothing as the coastal location experiences strong winds throughout the year.

Maritime New Zealand remotely monitors and operates this structure from Wellington, allowing it to function without permanent staff on site. This remote operation system has kept the lighthouse running efficiently for modern shipping navigation.