Nelson Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Nelson Lighthouse
Also known as: Nelson (Boulder Bank)
The Nelson Lighthouse, built in 1862, stands as an 18-meter octagonal cast iron tower. Its white-painted exterior contrasts with a black lantern roof, and it features a gallery. This operational lighthouse is located just 0.6 kilometers from the port of Nelson. Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds of this historic structure. The lighthouse is open to the public.
Why it matters: This lighthouse aids ships navigating local New Zealand waters, with its long operational history demonstrating consistent utility for maritime traffic.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 18m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- cast iron
Structure: octagonal cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern roof is black
Location
- City
- Nelson
- Country
- 🇳🇿New Zealand
- Region
- Nelson
- Latitude
- -41.2547°
- Longitude
- 173.2652°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Nelson(0.6 km)
- ARLHS No.
- NZL-004
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1862
Visiting
- Open to public
- Yes
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Nelson على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب New Zealand، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.