Bean Rock Lighthouse
Bean Rock Lighthouse, Wooden cottage lighthouse in Waitematā Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand
The hexagonal lighthouse rises 15 meters above the harbor waters, supported by seven cast iron pillars anchored in concrete foundations.
Built in 1871 at a cost of 3,000 pounds, Bean Rock Lighthouse marks the end of a reef that European settlers named after Lieutenant P.C.D. Bean.
The rocks beneath the lighthouse hold the name Te Toka-o-Kapetaua, commemorating a Ngāti Pāoa ancestor who was left stranded there.
Solar panels now power the navigation light system, which guides vessels through the harbor channels toward Auckland's ports and nearby islands.
The structure contains a 400-gallon freshwater tank and includes living quarters with a bedroom, making it New Zealand's last wooden cottage lighthouse.
Location: Auckland Region
Inception: 1871
Height: 15 m
Made from material: lumber
GPS coordinates: -36.83300,174.83100
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:27
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