Pencarrow Head Lighthouse, Cast iron lighthouse at Pencarrow Head, Lower Hutt City, New Zealand.
The white painted tower rises 11 meters above sea level on the Wellington coastline, featuring a modern light system to guide ships.
Built in 1859, this structure marked a milestone in New Zealand's maritime history as the first permanent lighthouse constructed in the country.
Mary Bennett made history at this location by becoming the first and only female lighthouse keeper in New Zealand's maritime service.
Visitors need to plan a four-hour round trip on foot or ninety minutes by mountain bike to reach the lighthouse, as no road access exists.
The site required construction of a second, lower lighthouse in 1906 because fog and clouds frequently obscured the original higher structure.
Location: Lower Hutt City
Operator: Greater Wellington Regional Council
GPS coordinates: -41.35890,174.85004
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:32
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