Tuaheni Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Tuaheni Lighthouse
Also known as: Tuaheni (Tuahine, Tuahene) Point
Constructed in 1911, the Tuaheni Lighthouse stands on a tall concrete pillar supporting an 8-meter octagonal cast iron tower. This structure, which includes a lantern and gallery, now shows signs of ruin. The tower itself reaches a height of 24 meters, with its light positioned at a focal height of 128 meters. Despite its deteriorated state, the lighthouse remains operational, emitting a quick red flash every 43 seconds. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower is closed. The lighthouse is located near Gisborne, New Zealand.
Why it matters: The Tuaheni Lighthouse's continued operation, despite its ruined tower, underscores its practical value for maritime safety along the New Zealand coast. Its distinctive octagonal cast iron tower atop a concrete pillar provides a unique architectural profile.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Quick
- Light Color
- red
- Interval
- 8s
- Raw Code
- Q.R. 43
- Focal Height
- 128m
- Geographic Range
- 27.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1911
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 24m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete, cast iron
Structure: structure, including an 8 m (26 ft) octagonal cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, now in ruins, perched atop a tall concrete pillar
Location
- City
- Gisborne
- Country
- 🇳🇿New Zealand
- Region
- Gisborne
- Latitude
- -38.7078°
- Longitude
- 178.0693°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Gisborne(3.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- K3954
- NGA No.
- 4460
Nearby Ports
اعثر على منارة Tuaheni على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب New Zealand، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.