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Managing Organization:
New Zealand Historic Places Trust/Port Nelson Ltd.
Website: http://www.historic.org.nz/Register/ListingDetail.asp?RID=41&sm=
Notes:
This lighthouse was replaced by a nearby automatic beacon in 1982.
Description of Tower: White, octagonal cast iron tower.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1862
Date Present Tower Built: 1862
Date Deactivated: 1982
Date Automated: 1915
Current Use: Historic structure.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
Directions:
The lighthouse is accessible by arrangement with Port Nelson Ltd. The key may be picked up at their office on Low Street.
Keepers: William Edward Cross (1862-?), John Kidson (? - was keeper for 27 years), John Frederick Rayner (November 1906 to April 1909)
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