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Tiritiri Matangi
New Zealand
"The prefabricated cast iron tower (designed by Maclean & Stillman and manufactured by Simpson & Co) and the light (Chance Bros) came from England in the sailing ship Queen of the Deep. Twelve bullocks hauled the 75 tons of material up the island." See the booklet prepared for the 150th anniversary: https://maritimenz.govt.nz/public/history/lighthouses/Tiritiri-Matangi/Tiritiri_Matangi_150th_anniversary_of_Lighthouse.pdf
| Manufacture Date | 1863 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | First lit January 1, 1865 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Commissioning Body | Marine Board |
| Lens Order | 2nd order |
| Lens Type | Fixed |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | White light flashing once every 15 seconds |
| Lighthouse Markings | White cast iron tower. 20 m (67 ft) round cast iron tower with lantern and gallery. Lighthouse painted white. Two 1-story keeper's quarters (1918), one used as a visitor center and the other as a park ranger residence. 1-story concrete fog signal building (1935); original diaphone fog signal in place but not used since about 1983. Auckland Harbour Board signal station (1912). |
| Lighthouse Parts | Unknown |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Maritime NZ |
| Preserver | Department of Conservation / Te Papa Atawhai |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | -36.6055757603,174.8974307736 |
| Other | [Information on booking the bunkhouse](https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/auckland/places/tiritiri-matangi-scientific-reserve-open-sanctuary/things-to-do/tiritiri-matangi-island-bunkhouse/) https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/public/history/lighthouses/Tiritiri-Matangi/default.asp |