Cape Palliser is a promontory on the southern coast of New Zealand’s North Island. It is the southernmost point of the North Island. And features seals, stunning walks, and one of the most spectacular lighthouses in the country.
This grand old lady of a lighthouse, made from cast iron has stood on the cliffs here since 1897. And she’s still shining strong. Climb the 253 steps to see it up close. But spare a thought for the early lighthouse keepers who had to haul oil and kerosene cans up a dirt track before the steps went in.
The Cape is also home to the North Island’s largest fur seal colony. If you’re here November to January you might just spot some pups.
This part of New Zealand also has a rich history of early Maori occupation. Archaeologists believe Maori settled here in the 1300s.
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