Taiaroa Head Lighthouse
Fl (2) W 18s🇳🇿South Island (Otago Region), NZOperational
Location & Light Range
About Taiaroa Head Lighthouse
The lighthouse at Taiaroa Head was constructed and first illuminated in 1865. It stands 12 meters in height, with its light positioned at a focal plane of 60 meters above sea level. The characteristic of its light is two white flashes, which repeat every 18 seconds. This light has a recognized geographic range of 18 nautical miles, providing a visual reference for mariners.
Why it matters: This structure is recognized as a Heritage New Zealand Category 1 historic place.
Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 18s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 18s
- Raw Code
- Fl.(2)W. period 18s
- Focal Height
- 60m
- Geographic Range
- 18NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1865
- Heritage Status
- Heritage New Zealand Category 1 historic place listing
References & Identifiers
- Admiralty No.
- K4364
- NGA No.
- K 4364
- Wikidata
- Q28375020 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
Location
- City
- South Island (Otago Region)
- Country
- 🇳🇿NZ
- Latitude
- -45.7734°
- Longitude
- 170.7288°
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