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Tauranga Entrance Range Front/ Lighthouse

F Green 5s🇳🇿Tauranga, NZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tauranga Entrance Range Front/ Lighthouse

This white skeletal steel tower, standing 13 meters tall with a focal height of 11 meters, marks the front range for the Tauranga harbor entrance. It features a distinctive vertical black stripe and emits a continuous green light with a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. In 2020, the structure was moved 70 meters inland due to coastal erosion. The light guides vessels navigating the Cutter Channel into the Port of Tauranga, located 1.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This front range light is essential for guiding ships through the Tauranga harbor entrance, providing precise directional guidance to support the busy maritime traffic of New Zealand's fifth-largest city.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 5s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Significant events: light moved 70m in 2020 due to beach erosion

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tauranga(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
K3899.4
NGA No.
4328

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with a vertical black stripe
Material
steel

Structure: white skeletal tower with a vertical black stripe on the range line

Location

City
Tauranga
Country
🇳🇿New Zealand
Region
Bay of Plenty
Sea Region
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, marking the Tauranga harbor entrance
Latitude
-37.6313°
Longitude
176.1714°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tauranga Entrance Range Front/ Lighthouse at night?+
Tauranga Entrance Range Front/ displays the characteristic F Green 5s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tauranga Entrance Range Front/ Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tauranga Entrance Range Front/ Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Tauranga at 1.5 NM to the S. Other ports served include WHAKATANE (43.5 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tauranga Entrance Range Front/ Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tauranga Entrance Range Front/ 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 Tauranga Entrance Range Front/ Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tauranga Entrance Range Front/ 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.