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Okukari Bay (Tory Channel, Whekenui) Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇳🇿NZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Okukari Bay (Tory Channel, Whekenui) Range Rear Lighthouse

This square wooden tower, built in 1881, stands 6.5 meters tall and is painted white with a distinctive orange vertical stripe on its front face. Its focal plane reaches 27 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles. The light emits a single white flash every 3 seconds. Located near Whekenui in Okukari Bay, this range rear light aids navigation through Tory Channel. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This range light is critical for safe passage through Tory Channel, a key route for inter-island ferries and local traffic navigating the Marlborough Sounds, working with a front range light to provide precise alignment.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1881

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with an orange vertical stripe on the front face
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower, painted white with an orange vertical stripe on the front face

Location

Country
🇳🇿New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Sea Region
Okukari Bay, Tory Channel, Whekenui, New Zealand
Latitude
-41.2322°
Longitude
174.1457°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Waikawa(4.4 km)
Admiralty No.
K4264.1
NGA No.
5172
ARLHS No.
NZL-006
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Okukari Bay (Tory Channel, Whekenui) Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Okukari Bay (Tory Channel, Whekenui) Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Okukari Bay (Tory Channel, Whekenui) Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Okukari Bay (Tory Channel, Whekenui) Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is WAIKAWA at 4.8 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Picton (6.8 NM WSW), HAVELOCK (17.2 NM W), Burnham Wharf (29.8 NM E), Shelly Bay (30.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Okukari Bay (Tory Channel, Whekenui) Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Okukari Bay (Tory Channel, Whekenui) Range Rear 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 Okukari Bay (Tory Channel, Whekenui) Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Okukari Bay (Tory Channel, Whekenui) Range Rear 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.