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Five Fingers Point Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 20s🇳🇿NZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Five Fingers Point Lighthouse

Also known as: Five Fingers Point (Resolution Island)

Located on a remote headland of New Zealand's Fiordland coast, the Five Fingers Point Lighthouse stands as a white skeletal steel tower standing 9 meters tall. Its focal height reaches 166 meters, emitting a white light that flashes once every 20 seconds. The lighthouse is named for the nearby Five Fingers, a group of five stone pillars that present a navigational hazard. Access to this isolated location is generally by helicopter. While visitors can access the site, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for guiding vessels past the hazardous Five Fingers rock formations along the Fiordland coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
166m
Geographic Range
31NM

Location

Country
🇳🇿New Zealand
Region
Southland
Sea Region
remote headland of New Zealand's Fiordland coast
Latitude
-45.7335°
Longitude
166.4500°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Riverton(75.4 km)
Admiralty No.
K4446
NGA No.
5552
ARLHS No.
NZL-062

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: steel skeletal tower, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Five Fingers Point Lighthouse at night?+
Five Fingers Point displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 20s — 3 white flashes every 20 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Five Fingers Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Five Fingers Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Deep Cove at 34 NM to the ENE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Five Fingers Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Five Fingers Point Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Five Fingers Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Five Fingers Point Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.