East Cape Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse on Otiki Hill, East Cape, New Zealand.
The white cylindrical lighthouse rises 21 meters above the Pacific Ocean at the easternmost point of New Zealand's North Island.
Originally built in 1900 on East Island, the lighthouse was moved to mainland in 1922 due to accessibility issues and earthquakes.
The lighthouse stands on land carrying deep meaning for Māori tribes, who maintain strong connections to this coastal region.
Visitors need to climb 700 steps from the parking area to reach the lighthouse, which requires appropriate footwear and physical preparation.
This structure is the first lighthouse in the world to see the sunrise each new day due to its position near the international date line.
GPS coordinates: -37.68898,178.54813
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:37
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