Nugget Point Lighthouse
HR28+QP Ahuriri Flat, Otago Region, New Zealand
Name and Location
The Nugget Point Lighthouse is located in Ahuriri Flat, Otago Region, New Zealand (coordinates: -46.44812, 169.8167989). Its official name is Nugget Point Lighthouse.
Construction and History
The construction details of the lighthouse are unavailable. The exact year of its construction is also unknown.
Architecture and Materials
The architectural style and construction materials of the lighthouse are not documented.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse's light range is approximately 10 miles, with a characteristic of LFl (a white light flashing every 12 seconds). Although its original purpose was to aid navigation, it is no longer in operation. Its automation status is unknown.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can enter the site and explore the area. The nearest airport is not specified.
Notable Views and Landscape
The view from the lighthouse is not described. The surrounding landscape and environment are known for their natural beauty, with the lighthouse standing in Ahuriri Flat, a coastal region.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No local folklore or unique anecdotes are documented about the lighthouse.
Technical and Operational Details
Although its original purpose was to aid navigation, it is no longer in operation. Its automation status is unknown. The height of the lighthouse is 75 meters, with a focal height (the distance between the light source and the water level) not specified.
Further Information
The Nugget Point Lighthouse has a Wikipedia page (en:Nugget Point Lighthouse).
Details
Name | Nugget Point Lighthouse |
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City | Ahuriri Flat |
Country | New Zealand |
Coordinates | -46.44812, 169.8167989 |
Historic significance | seamark of great significance |
Tower height | 75 |
Access description | Visitors can enter the site and explore the area |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | coastal region |
Light characteristic | "LFl (a white light flashing every 12 seconds)" |
Light range | 10 |