Separation Point Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Separation Point Lighthouse
Separation Point Lighthouse is a white, metal skeleton tower standing 18 meters above sea level. It emits a single white flash every 8 seconds, visible for 12.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated near Tarakohe, 5.3 kilometers away. While the tower itself is closed to the public, the surrounding site is accessible, offering visitors views of the coast and the operational lighthouse. Its continued function highlights its role in maritime safety along this New Zealand coastline.
Why it matters: This lighthouse marks Separation Point, a significant feature for vessels navigating the coast of New Zealand.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 8s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 8s
- Focal Height
- 18m
- Geographic Range
- 12.7NM
Location
- Country
- 🇳🇿New Zealand
- Region
- Tasman
- Latitude
- -40.7819°
- Longitude
- 172.9980°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Tarakohe(5.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- K4204
- NGA No.
- 4944
- ARLHS No.
- NZL-046
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- skeleton
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- metal
Structure: Separation Point (2) marks a significant navigational point, guiding vessels through the waters of New Zealand. While details about its construction and early history are not readily available, its continued operation underscores its importance to maritime safety in the region. The lighthouse is an active aid to navigation, ensuring that ships can safely navigate the coastline. Visitors can explore the site, enjoying the coastal views and the presence of this working lighthouse, though access to the tower itself is restricted. It remains a vital part of the maritime infrastructure, silently performing its duty.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Separation Point على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب New Zealand، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.