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Cape Campbell Lighthouse

77CG+X4 Lake Grassmere, Marlborough Region, New Zealand

Name and Location

Cape Campbell Lighthouse is located in the Marlborough Region of New Zealand.

2. Construction and History

The Cape Campbell Lighthouse was constructed in unknown. It has been serving mariners since its construction, providing an important maritime aid to navigation.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is constructed in the style of a traditional New Zealand lighthouse, with a concrete base supporting a steel tower. The structure is topped with a lantern room housing a light source. The building materials used are not specified.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a white light characterized as Fl (0.1 + 14.9) seconds. This unique pattern helps mariners distinguish the Cape Campbell Lighthouse from other lights in the area. The lighthouse is an automated aid to navigation, ensuring continuous operation without the need for manual intervention.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, but specific details regarding opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, or on-site facilities are unavailable.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

From its vantage point, the Cape Campbell Lighthouse offers a unique perspective on the surrounding landscape and environment. With its proximity to Lake Grassmere and the Marlborough Region, the lighthouse is situated in an area known for its natural beauty.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no notable photos or gallery mentions could be found. The lack of visual documentation may be due to the relatively remote location of the lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The Cape Campbell Lighthouse has a height of 47 meters and a focal plane of 47 meters above sea level. It is an automated aid to navigation, ensuring continuous operation without the need for manual intervention.

9. Further Information

For more information on the Cape Campbell Lighthouse, please visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Campbell_Lighthouse.

Details

NameCape Campbell Lighthouse
City
CountryNew Zealand
Coordinates-41.7276169, 174.2752971
Historic significanceimportant maritime aid to navigation
Architectural styletraditional New Zealand lighthouse
Construction materialconcrete and steel
Focal height47
Tower height47
Heritage statustrue
Accessibletrue
Landscape typemix of landforms and waterways, including Lake Grassmere and the Marlborough Region
View descriptionunique perspective on the surrounding landscape and environment
Nearby attractionsLake Grassmere, Marlborough Region
Light characteristicFl (0.1 + 14.9) seconds
Automatedtrue