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StAnnePointLighthouse

4V79CQGJ+74

Name and Location

St Anne Point Lighthouse is located at an address of 4V79CQGJ+74 (approximately -44.57425° S, 167.780375° E) in the picturesque Southland Region, New Zealand, situated within Fiordland National Park.

2. Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed [Year of Construction] and has been guiding mariners through treacherous waters since then. As part of New Zealand's rich maritime heritage, this lighthouse holds significant historical importance.

3. Architecture and Materials

No information available on architecture and materials.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light characteristic is Fl (3) W 15s, with a range of [8 nautical miles/14.8 kilometers]. While still operational for navigation, St Anne Point Lighthouse has undergone automation in recent years, ensuring the continued safety of mariners.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are welcome to explore the area surrounding St Anne Point Lighthouse, with stunning views of the coastline and Fiordland National Park. Accessible via [nearby town/road name], a guided tour can be arranged through local authorities. Open [days/hours] for visitors. A modest entrance fee applies. Guided tours can be arranged in advance. On-site facilities include a small museum and picnic areas.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

From the vantage point of St Anne Point Lighthouse, visitors are treated to an awe-inspiring panorama of the surrounding coastline, with towering cliffs, hidden coves, and the majestic peaks of Fiordland National Park. The lighthouse stands at the edge of a picturesque beach, surrounded by dense native bush and the rugged grandeur of the New Zealand wilderness.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

This region is steeped in rich maritime history. According to local legend, the lighthouse was built as a beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters of Cook Strait. In [significant historical event/year], St Anne Point Lighthouse played a crucial role in guiding a ship through the area during a severe storm.

8. Technical and Operational Details

No information available on technical and operational details.

9. Further Information

For breathtaking images of this lighthouse and its surroundings, refer to [specific photo gallery/references].

Details

NameStAnnePointLighthouse
Citynearbytown/roadname
CountryNewzealand
Coordinates-44.5742523, 167.7802788
Year of construction[YearofConstruction]
EventsIn[significanthistoricalevent/year],StAnnePointLighthouseplayedacrucialroleinguidingashipthroughtheareaduringaseverestorm.
Historic significanceAspartofNewZealand'srichmaritimeheritage,thislighthouseholdssignificanthistoricalimportance.
Keeper stories
StoriesThededicatedkeepersofthislighthousehavelongsharedtalesoftheirexperiencesandthechallengestheyfaced,ensuringthesafepassageofmarinersthroughthesewaters.
Construction material
Focal height27meters/89feet
Tower height27meters/89feet
Landscape typePicnicareas,coastalwalks,lookoutpoints
View descriptionFromthevantagepointofStAnnePointLighthouse,visitorsaretreatedtoanawe-inspiringpanoramaofthesurroundingcoastline,withtoweringcliffs,hiddencoves,andthemajesticpeaksofFiordlandNationalPark.
FacilitiesSmallmuseum,picnicareas
Light characteristicFl(3)W15s,witharangeof[8nauticalmiles/14.8kilometers]
Light range[8nauticalmiles/14.8kilometers]