Right on the beach front just as you approach Ngawi town on the Cape Palliser Road.
Ngawi is home to the Southern most golf course in the North Island; nine holes of square greens mown into beach side grass. Sixty minutes drive from Martinborough this course is worth playing just for the tee off underneath the picturesque 100,000 gallon water tank! Based in Ngawi fishing village its a very remote and beautiful area. You'll see the largest collection of bulldozers, vintage and mostly functioning in the world, used to access all the fishing boats due to no wharfs and the extreme coastline.
And there’s plenty to do after nine holes with the nearby Cape Palliser Lighthouse and fur seal colony. Following a walking track into the Pinnacles will make up for the last nine - the scenery is stunning.
The Pinnacles
The Putangirua Pinnacles near Cape Palliser are some of the most amazing rock formations you will ever see. Put on your sturdy walking shoes and do a day trip, or bring the family camping here. Doing this walk early morning is best for the affect of the early sunshine coming through the rock formations and generally avoiding the heat of the day on this walk.
Getting Here
Follow State Highway 2 over the Rimutakas, and into Featherston.
Continue on State Hwy 2 and turn right onto No 1 Line (signs for Lake Ferry/Martinborough/Pirinoa), continue onto Kahutara Rd (signs for Cape Palliser), turn right onto Lake Ferry Rd (signs for Kohunui Marae), turn left onto Cape Palliser Rd and your destination will be on the right.
Weekend getaway to the glorious Wairarapa
Wineries, fantastic walks and great golf courses to boot. Plan a quick getaway over the hill and check out some of the local courses while you are there!
