Cape Campbell Lighthouse, Maritime navigation tower in Marlborough District, New Zealand.
Cape Campbell Lighthouse is a cast iron tower made in England at the Thames Iron Works and shipped to New Zealand in sections. It is painted in horizontal white and black bands, a ring pattern used on only two other New Zealand lights, Cape Palliser and Dog Island. The tower stands on a pale hill at the cape, with a low dark structure attached at its base.
The site originally held a wooden lighthouse built in 1870, which was replaced in 1905 with the current cast iron tower due to deterioration of the timber structure. This rebuild ensured more reliable navigation support at this exposed and weather-prone location.
The lighthouse gained international attention when it was used as a filming location for the 2016 movie 'The Light Between Oceans'. Since then, it has become a destination for film enthusiasts who recognize it from the screen.
The site is open to visitors who can view the tower from the outside and explore the surrounding coastal landscape. The location sits on an exposed headland with rough terrain, so wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for strong winds at any time.
The black-and-white ring pattern was chosen because it was unusual in New Zealand, making the tower stand out against its surroundings. Only two other towers in the country share this livery: Cape Palliser Lighthouse and Dog Island Lighthouse. The original wooden tower's foundations and access stairs still survive on the site.
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