Cape Saunders Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Cape Saunders Lighthouse
Established in 2006, the Cape Saunders Lighthouse stands on a notable headland on New Zealand's Otago Peninsula. This operational light aids ships navigating the coastline and the entrance to Dunedin Harbour. Visitors can explore the surrounding site and enjoy the scenery, though the tower itself is not open to the public. The lighthouse's contemporary construction addresses the continuing requirement for navigational safety in this active maritime area.
Why it matters: This light serves as a key reference for vessels approaching the Otago Peninsula and helps secure the shipping lanes into Dunedin.
Light & Optic
- Light Color
- White
- Focal Height
- 55m
- Geographic Range
- 19.4NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 2006
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: The Cape Saunders Lighthouse, established in 2006, marks a prominent headland on the Otago Peninsula in New Zealand. This active light guides vessels navigating the rugged coastline and approaches to Dunedin Harbour. While the site itself is open for visitors to explore the dramatic coastal scenery, the tower remains closed to public access. Its modern construction reflects the ongoing need for navigational aids in this busy maritime region, ensuring safe passage for both commercial and recreational vessels.
Location
- Country
- 🇳🇿New Zealand
- Region
- Otago
- Latitude
- -45.8809°
- Longitude
- 170.7283°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Otago Harbour(5.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- K4376
- NGA No.
- 5404
- ARLHS No.
- NZL-014
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