Queen Charlotte Sound and Cape Campbell Lighthouses Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Queen Charlotte Sound and Cape Campbell Lighthouses Lighthouse
This white, cylindrical metal tower stands 6 meters tall and is located at the entrance to Queen Charlotte Sound from the north. Its focal plane is also 6 meters above sea level. The light emits a characteristic of 2 seconds on and 8 seconds off, with its color varying between red, white, and green. The structure is described as a square cylindrical white metal tower. The site is accessible to the public, though entry into the tower itself is not permitted. The nearest port is Waikawa, located 8.3 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels entering Queen Charlotte Sound from the north, aiding navigation through the complex Marlborough Sounds.
Light & Optic
- Light Color
- Red/White/Green
- Interval
- 2s
- Raw Code
- 2s on, 8s off
- Focal Height
- 6m
- Geographic Range
- 8.9NM
Location
- Country
- 🇳🇿New Zealand
- Region
- Marlborough
- Sea Region
- Queen Charlotte Sound (Tōtaranui), Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand. Guides vessels entering Queen Charlotte Sound from the north.
- Latitude
- -41.1725°
- Longitude
- 174.2002°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Waikawa(8.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- K4249.5
- NGA No.
- 5095
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- metal
Structure: square cylindrical white metal tower
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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