Honeycomb Rock is a spectacular outcrop on the Wairarapa coast, named for its remarkable cell-like weathered pattern which gives the rock a honeycomb appearance.
About
The Honeycomb Rock walkway is flat and easily negotiated, following the coastline across farmland, taking about 5-6 hours return. It is entirely within the privately-owned Glenburn Station so please keep to the marked track and do not disturb stock.
A few metres to the south of Honeycomb Rock is the shipwreck of Tuvalu, a Fijian trader, which ran aground here on its maiden voyage on 11 January 1967. A fur sea colony is also located about halfway along the walk, their numbers peaking during winter when they gather to rest and feed.
Please note that there are no toilets, rubbish bins or suitable sources of drinking water and the walking track is closed for lambing during September and October.
Location
To get there follow Gladstone Road to the Te Wharau Road junction about 1 km north of Gladstone. The road is signposted to Glenburn from here and passes through Te Wharau Settlement.