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Waikato Region West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

LFl (2) White 20s🇳🇿NZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Waikato Region West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

This 12-meter tower stands 36 meters above sea level on the Waikato Region West Coast of New Zealand, at the Taharoa Ironsands mine headquarters. It displays two white flashes every 20 seconds and has a geographic range of 16.4 nautical miles. The structure consists of a tower with red and white horizontal bands rising from a one-story building. Its exterior is painted orange with a white border. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for shipping lanes connected to the Taharoa Ironsands mine, facilitating the safe transport of iron sands.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
LFl (2) White 20s
Flash Type
Long Flash
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
LFl(2) W 20s
Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
16.4NM

Location

Country
🇳🇿New Zealand
Region
Waikato
Sea Region
Waikato Region West Coast, New Zealand, at the headquarters of the Taharoa Ironsands mine
Latitude
-38.1658°
Longitude
174.7048°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Waitara(54.3 km)
Admiralty No.
K4096
NGA No.
4836

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Color
orange with a white border

Structure: tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands, rising from a 1-story building

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Waikato Region West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Waikato Region West Coast Lighthouses displays the characteristic LFl (2) White 20s — 2 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 Waikato Region West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Waikato Region West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Taharoa at 2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include RAGLAN (23.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Waikato Region West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Waikato Region West Coast Lighthouses 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 Waikato Region West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Waikato Region West Coast Lighthouses 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.