Name and Location

The Somes Island Lighthouse is located on Somes Island in Lower Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, the exact year of construction and era are not specified. Further research may be needed to determine this detail.

Architecture and Materials

No information is available regarding the architectural style or construction materials used in building the lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The Somes Island Lighthouse is still functioning as a navigation aid, providing essential guidance for mariners with a light range of 7 nautical miles (12.9 kilometers) and a focal height of 29 meters (94.5 feet). The light characteristic is specified as LFl, indicating a white light with a period of 10 seconds and a sequence of 4+(6).

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are not able to enter the lighthouse itself, but the surrounding area may offer scenic views and walking trails.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Somes Island Lighthouse is situated on a small island in the Wellington Harbour, offering stunning views of the harbour and surrounding landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes are mentioned in the provided data.

Technical and Operational Details

Further Information

Visitors can access the surrounding area, which may offer scenic views and walking trails. Nearby attractions include unknown.