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Climb the Deliverance Track above the lagoon to the base of Castle Rock named by explorer Captain Cook in 1770. If you’re feeling adventurous climb all 162-metres to the top for stunning views, taking about 1-2 hours!
About
To find the track, start at the carpark, walk through the pines above the lagoon and follow the reserve boundary to the base of Castle Rock, and return.
As you're walking, keep an eye out for seabirds - terns, gulls, black shags and herons all make their home here. You might also spot the incredibly rare Brachyglottic compacta - a daisy that only grows on the crumbly limestone of the reef and Castle Rock.
The track is closed from the south end of the beach to the base of Castle Rock use the backtrack from the carpark to walk in and out.
Location
To get there, turn right into Te Ore Ore Road on the northern outskirts of Masterton. This road becomes the Masterton Castlepoint Road and leads directly to Castlepoint Scenic Reserve. Continue along the beachfront, until you reach the carpark in front of St Peter’s by the Sea church.
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