Managing Organization: New Zealand Historic Places Trust
Website: http://www.historic.org.nz/places2visit/places2visit_northland.html#3 Email: spark@historic.org.nz
Height of Focal Plane: 278 Description of Tower: White, hexagonal pyramidal tower with red lantern.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1884 Date Present Tower Built: 1884 Date Deactivated: 1952 Date Automated: 1947 Current Use: Part of historic reserve. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions: The lighthouse is located 67.3 km (42 miles) southeast of Dargaville beyond Pouto. There is access from Ripiro Ocean Beach, but it is about a two hour walk each way. Keepers: Hugh Jamieson (1949-1952)
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