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Name: Kahurangi Point Lighthouse

Nearest Town or City:
Karamea, New Zealand

Location: Northern end of the Karamea Bight on the northwestern tip of South Island.

Managing Organization:
New Zealand Maritime Safety Authority

Website: http://www.msa.govt.nz

Contact Address Information:
8th Floor, 109 Featherston Street
P.O. Box 27 006
Wellington
New Zealand

Notes:
This lighthouse is located in Kahurangi National Park.

Tower Height: 59

Height of Focal Plane: 154

Characteristic and Range: White flash twice every 15 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White, conical cast iron tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1903

Date Present Tower Built: 1903

Date Automated: 1960

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.

Keepers: Hugh Jamieson (assistant, 1921-1926)

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