Baring Head Lighthouse, Navigation lighthouse on Wellington Harbour entrance, New Zealand
The concrete tower rises 22 meters with a white exterior and green lantern dome, directing ships through Cook Strait and Wellington Harbour entrance.
Built in 1935 as the first electrically powered lighthouse in New Zealand, it replaced the previous navigation light at Pencarrow Head.
The location, known as Ōrua-pouanui in Māori language, holds importance as a traditional food gathering area for local indigenous communities.
The LED beacon light, visible from 18 kilometers distance, operates automatically and remains an essential navigation aid for maritime traffic.
The Baring Head Atmospheric Research Station near the lighthouse maintains the longest continuous record of atmospheric carbon dioxide in the Southern Hemisphere.
Location: Lower Hutt City
GPS coordinates: -41.40809,174.87114
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:37
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