East Cape Lighthouse

 

East Cape Lighthouse

Information about the East cape lighthouse

The East cape lighthouse is located on the east coast, Otiki Hill above East Cape, North Island.

The East Cape Lighthouse stands 15 metres above sea level.

The East Cape Lighthouse is accessed by a walking track of some 700 steps.

In 1954 the light was converted from oil to diesel generate

Getting to East Cape Lighthouse

East Cape Lighthouse is accessible to the public. It can be reached on foot from the car park at the end of East Cape Road.

From the East Cape Lighthouse, visitors can look out onto East Island where the lighthouse was originally located.

Lighthouse feature: Details
Location: latitude 37°41’ south, longitude 178°33’ east
Elevation: 154 metres above sea level
Construction: Cast iron tower
Tower height: 15 metres
Light configuration: 50 watt rotating beacon

Light flash character: White light flashing once every 10 seconds
Power source: Mains electricity
Range: 19 nautical miles (35 kilometres)
Date light first lit: 1900
Automated: 1985
Demanned: 1985

Fun Fact

• East Cape was named by James Cook
• The East Cape Lighthouse was originally located on East Island Whangaokeno
• It takes 700 steps to get to the lighthouse.
• The lighthouse was first lit in 1900
• The road to the lighthouse clings to the coastline, and there are numerous sandy beaches just metres away.
• The Araroa is the gateway to the East Cape Lighthouse.
• Almost 600 visitors visited the East Cape Lighthouse.
• The St Mary's church is one of the most popular churches in New Zealand.
• February 2002 using a 50 watt tungsten halogen bulb and has a backup battery.
• In 1971 the lighthouse was connected to main power and the station was automated withdrawing the last keeper in 1985.
• April of 1922 the light was extinguished, the tower and buildings were relocated to East Cape at Te Araroa.
• The lighthouse is located in Gisborne/East Island.
• There is a camping ground which is near the east cape lighthouse.

Distances from P.B.S To Lighthouse In Time

7 h and 37 min 516 km

Nickaela: This week for Mr Johnson created a tasks for us that includes reading and inquiry. Our task was to research about specific lighthouse around New Zealand. Firstly before we went on with our lighthouses we split into 10 groups. In each groups there are approximately 5 to 6 students. Now let’s get on with the working part. After each groups were given their own lighthouse to research on, they got on working. The lighthouse that we are working on is called East Cape Lighthouse. For this task I work with Jonathan, Harlem, Sanujan and Joel.