Cape Egmont Lighthouse, Maritime navigation lighthouse in South Taranaki District, New Zealand.
The Cape Egmont Lighthouse consists of a white cylindrical cast iron tower rising 20 meters above the southwestern coast of North Island.
Built in London during 1864, this lighthouse first operated on Mana Island before its relocation to Cape Egmont in 1877 due to navigation conflicts.
The lighthouse stands near ancient Maori fishing grounds where local tribes gathered resources from the sea for generations before European settlement.
The automated lighthouse projects white flashes every 8 seconds across a range of 19 nautical miles, guiding vessels through the Tasman Sea.
The structure earned Category 2 historic status from Heritage New Zealand in 2003, recognizing its role in maritime navigation safety.
Location: South Taranaki District
GPS coordinates: -39.27624,173.75499
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:17
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