description Cape Egmont Lighthouse Overview
The Cape Egmont Lighthouse, situated on the remote northern tip of Taranaki Peninsula in New Zealand, stands as a vital navigational aid for mariners due to its prominent position and automated beacon since 1869.
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Where is Cape Egmont Lighthouse?
Cape Egmont Lighthouse is on the southern Taranaki coast of New Zealand, about 50 kilometers southwest of New Plymouth. It marks the western-most point of the Taranaki coast.
When did Cape Egmont Lighthouse first shine?
The cast-iron lighthouse was first built on Mana Island near Cook Strait in 1865. It was moved to Cape Egmont and first lit there in 1881.
What is the Cape Egmont Lighthouse signal?
The modern beacon flashes a white light once every 8 seconds and has a listed range of 19 nautical miles. The station was automated and demanned in 1986.
Can visitors go inside Cape Egmont Lighthouse?
The station can be reached on foot from the end of Cape Road, but the lighthouse itself is not open to visitors. Maritime New Zealand lists it as an automated 20-meter cast-iron tower.
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