Managing Organization: Maritime New Zealand
Website: http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz
Notes: This lighthouse replaced Pencarrow Light, the oldest lighthouse in New Zealand. It was the first lighthouse in New Zealand to be built with electricity as its power source. Tower Height: 39 Height of Focal Plane: 285 Characteristic and Range: Nine seconds white alternating with 6 seconds darkness. Description of Tower: White, octagonal concrete tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1935 Date Present Tower Built: 1935 Date Automated: 1989 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Directions: This lighthouse is difficult to reach and the surrounding area is privately owned; it is probably best viewed by boat, including the Cook Strait ferry. Keepers: R. S. Wilson (c. 1942), Steve O'Neill (c. 1980s)
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