Castle Point Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Castlepoint, New Zealand.
The white cylindrical tower with red top rises 23 meters above the rocky coastline of the North Island's eastern shore.
The lighthouse began operations in 1913 to prevent shipwrecks along the Wairarapa coast, using an oil-powered lamp that was later replaced with electricity.
The site holds significance for Maori tribes who established settlements in the area, utilizing its strategic position and natural resources.
The lighthouse functions with its original rotating Fresnel lens, producing three flashes every 30 seconds visible up to 26 nautical miles at sea.
Maritime New Zealand monitors this structure remotely from Wellington, maintaining its status as the North Island's tallest lighthouse at 52 meters above sea level.
Operator: Maritime New Zealand
GPS coordinates: -40.90045,176.23146
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:03
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