Katiki Point Lighthouse, Wooden lighthouse in Otago Region, New Zealand.
Katiki Point Lighthouse is a wooden tower painted white with red trim, standing about 8.5 meters tall on the southern coast between Moeraki and Katiki settlements. The structure has a distinctive hexagonal shape and sits on a rocky point with views across the water.
Built in 1878 to protect ships from dangerous reefs, it suffered damage from a severe storm before first being lit. The lighthouse marks an important point in this region's maritime past.
The location connects to Maori traditions through stories of ancestral canoes and the shaping of this coastal landscape. Visitors walking here experience how the place remains woven into local cultural memory.
The site is reached by rocky coastal paths that are easier to navigate at low tide, but watch for uneven surfaces along the way. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and wear sturdy shoes suitable for rough terrain.
The structure underwent major renovation in 2006 by Maritime New Zealand, transforming it from manual operation to full automation. This update allowed the historic tower to continue serving navigation needs with modern systems.
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