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Cape Brett Lighthouse
New Zealand
The book "Beacon of the Bay: The Cape Brett Lighthouse Settlement and its Families " by Christen McAlpine covers the history in detail, with many photos. The full book is available at https://www.doc.govt.nz/documents/conservation/historic/by-region/northland/beacon-of-the-bay/toc-into-history-of-lighthouses.pdf
| Manufacture Date | 1908 (date inscribed on plaque) |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | First lit February 1910 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Commissioning Body | Marine Department |
| Lens Order | 1st order |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Two flashes every 30s |
| Lighthouse Markings | White, conical cast iron tower |
| Lighthouse Parts | Apparently none. The lantern and mechanism were sourced from Edinburgh, likely from subcontractors of Chance. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Department of Conservation / Te Papa Atawhai |
| Preserver | N.Z. Department of Conservation (Manawahuna Scenic Reserve). |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Condition Observations | The Department of Conservation takes good care of the site. |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | -35.175251256,174.3326193414 |
| Other | Keen hikers can visit the site by walking the challenging 8-hour track (https://www.newzealand.com/uk/feature/cape-brett-walkway/). One of the lighthouse keeper's cottages is still there (visible below the lighthouse in one of the photos), and you can stay overnight if you book in advance. Others will prefer the water taxi option. ARLHS NZL-005. Active light (Operator: Maritime New Zealand): Admiralty K3709; NGA 3912. |
| Inactive Chance Lens Deactivated | October 1978 |