Castle Point Lighthouse
Castle Point Lighthouse, located near the village of Castlepoint in the Wellington Region of the North Island of New Zealand, is the North Island's tallest lighthouse standing 52 metres above sea level and is one of only two left in New Zealand with a rotating beam. It is owned and operated by Maritime New Zealand.
| Location | Castlepoint North Island New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°54′01.5″S 176°13′53.2″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1913 |
| Construction | cast iron tower |
| Automated | 1988 |
| Height | 23 metres (75 ft) |
| Shape | tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, gray lantern dome |
| Power source | mains electricity |
| Operator | Maritime New Zealand |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1913 |
| Focal height | 52 metres (171 ft) |
| Lens | second order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 26 nautical miles (48 km; 30 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) W 30s. |
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