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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

NameNugget Point Lighthouse
CityAhuriri Flat
CountryNew Zealand
Coordinates-46.44812, 169.8167989
Historic significanceseamark of great significance
Tower height75
Access descriptionVisitors can enter the site and explore the area
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastal region
Light characteristic"LFl (a white light flashing every 12 seconds)"
Light range10