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Do I have to climb the steps to Cape Palliser Lighthouse?


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Climbing the approximately 253 steps to Cape Palliser Lighthouse is optional. Those who reach the lighthouse are rewarded with expansive views across Palliser Bay, but travellers can still enjoy the rugged coastline and nearby seal colony without completing the climb. Explore further Wellington attractions and regional day-trip ideas in this Wellington travel guide.

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