Managing Organization: New Zealand Historic Places Trust/Port Nelson Ltd.
Website: http://www.historic.org.nz/Register/ListingDetail.asp?RID=41&sm=
Notes: This lighthouse was replaced by a nearby automatic beacon in 1982. Description of Tower: White, octagonal cast iron tower.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1862 Date Present Tower Built: 1862 Date Deactivated: 1982 Date Automated: 1915 Current Use: Historic structure. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions: The lighthouse is accessible by arrangement with Port Nelson Ltd. The key may be picked up at their office on Low Street.
Keepers: William Edward Cross (1862-?), John Kidson (? - was keeper for 27 years), John Frederick Rayner (November 1906 to April 1909)
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