Baring Head
Baring Head is a headland, located between Wellington Harbour and Palliser Bay at the southern end of the North Island of New Zealand. It marks the southern end of Fitzroy Bay.
- Type: Cape
- Description: point in New Zealand
- Also known as: “Baring Head / Ōrua-pouanui” and “Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Baring Head Lighthouse.
Baring Head Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Photo: Pseudopanax, Public domain.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Moa Point and Breaker Bay.
Baring Head
- Categories: point and landform
- Location: Greater Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-41.40822° or 41° 24′ 30″ south
Longitude
174.8707° or 174° 52′ 15″ east
Elevation
41 metres (135 feet)
Open location code
4VCPHVRC+P7
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=cape
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Maori—“Baring Head” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Baring Head”
- Maori: “Ōrua-pouanui”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Dorset Cove and Clay Forks.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Baring Head Monitoring Station and Para.
Greater Wellington: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Wellington and City.
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