Boulder Bank Lighthouse, Decommissioned lighthouse on Boulder Bank, Nelson, New Zealand.
The white octagonal cast-iron tower stands 18 meters tall on a natural breakwater that extends 13 kilometers along Nelson's coastline.
Built in 1862 as New Zealand's second permanent lighthouse, the structure was manufactured by Stothert & Pitt in Bath, England, for 2,824 pounds.
The lighthouse marks the entrance to Nelson Harbor, operating continuously from 1862 to 1982, guiding vessels through the narrow curved channel.
Visitors can access the lighthouse via an 8-kilometer walk over rocky terrain from Boulder Bank Drive, requiring strong footwear and weather preparation.
The structure sits on a natural spit formed by granite boulders that vary between 6 and 25 meters in width at high tide.
Location: Nelson City
GPS coordinates: -41.25468,173.26513
Latest update: March 18, 2025 10:53
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