Cape Reinga Lighthouse, Lighthouse in Far North District, New Zealand.
The Cape Reinga Lighthouse features an octagonal white concrete tower with a black dome, standing 10 meters tall at the northernmost point of New Zealand.
Built in 1941 to replace the Cape Maria Van Diemen Lighthouse on Motuopao Island, this structure improved maritime safety in the challenging northern waters.
This location holds deep meaning in Maori traditions as the departure point for spirits traveling to their ancestral homeland through the ancient pohutukawa tree.
The lighthouse functions automatically since 1987 with a 50-watt solar-powered beacon, projecting light visible up to 19 nautical miles across the ocean.
The structure marks the exact point where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean, with different wave patterns and water colors visible from its position.
Location: Far North District
Location: Northland Region
Inception: 1941
Height: 10 m
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: -34.42664,172.67764
Latest update: March 29, 2025 04:27
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