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Wairoa District Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 20s🇳🇿NZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Wairoa District Lighthouses Lighthouse

This lighthouse is situated on the northeastern cape of the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay region. The structure is a round concrete or fiberglass tower, standing 3 meters tall, with a focal height of 188 meters. It emits a white light with two flashes every 20 seconds, visible for approximately 33 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located 26.3 kilometers from the nearest port, Gisborne. Maritime New Zealand operates the station, ensuring its continued function.

Why it matters: Its high focal plane makes the light visible from a considerable distance, offering an important warning to vessels approaching the Mahia Peninsula.

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
188m
Geographic Range
32.7NM

Location

Country
🇳🇿New Zealand
Region
Hawke's Bay
Sea Region
northeastern cape of the Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Latitude
-39.1135°
Longitude
177.9952°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
3m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete, fiberglass

Structure: round concrete or fiberglass tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gisborne(26.3 km)
Admiralty No.
K3969
NGA No.
4484
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Wairoa District Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Wairoa District Lighthouses 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 Wairoa District Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wairoa District Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Gisborne at 26.4 NM to the N. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wairoa District Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Wairoa District 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 Wairoa District Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wairoa District 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.