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Honeycomb Rock Lighthouse

Iso White 10s🇳🇿NZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Honeycomb Rock Lighthouse

A 4-meter tall, square metal tower painted white, located on New Zealand's Wairarapa coast. The light, positioned at a focal height of 57 meters, displays an isophase white signal every 10 seconds. Its geographic range extends to 19.7 nautical miles. Constructed from metal, the site is accessible to the public, but the tower is not. The structure is located on the coast about midway between Castle Point and Cape Palliser. Lower Hutt, the nearest port, is 42.3 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This navigation aid warns of the Wairarapa coast between Castle Point and Cape Palliser, a region noted for its unusual rock formations.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso White 10s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Iso W 10s
Focal Height
57m
Geographic Range
19.7NM

Location

Country
🇳🇿New Zealand
Region
Wellington
Sea Region
rugged Wairarapa coast, halfway between Castle Point and Cape Palliser, New Zealand
Latitude
-41.3434°
Longitude
175.8272°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lower hutt(42.3 km)
Admiralty No.
K3998
NGA No.
4576

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square metal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Honeycomb Rock Lighthouse at night?+
Honeycomb Rock displays the characteristic Iso White 10s. 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 Honeycomb Rock Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Honeycomb Rock Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lower hutt at 42.3 NM to the W. Other ports served include Wellington (44.8 NM W), Shelly Bay (45.7 NM W), PORIRUA (45.8 NM WNW), Burnham Wharf (46.4 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Honeycomb Rock Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Honeycomb Rock 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 Honeycomb Rock Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Honeycomb Rock 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.