East Cape Lighthouse

East Cape Lighthouse is a lighthouse sited on Otiki Hill[3] above East Cape, the easternmost point on the North Island of New Zealand.[4] It is owned and operated by Maritime New Zealand. The lighthouse was originally constructed on nearby East Island. However the island was difficult to access (four men died during tower construction when their boat capsized)[4] and proved to be susceptible to earthquakes and subsequent landslips. In 1920 a decision was made to relocate the light to the mainland and in April 1922, the light was extinguished and then relit at its current location in December of that year. Originally manned by three lighthouse keepers, the light's staffing was progressively reduced until it was fully automated in 1985.[4] It is now controlled from the Maritime New Zealand headquarters in Wellington. While the area around the light is accessible by foot, the lighthouse itself is not open to the public.

East Cape Lighthouse

New Zealand
Location	Otiki Hill, East Cape North Island New Zealand
Coordinates	37°41′20.2″S 178°32′53.3″E
Year first constructed	1900
Year first lit	1900
Automated	1985
Construction	cast iron tower
Tower shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern	white tower, black lantern roof
Tower height	15 metres (49 ft)
Focal height	154 metres (505 ft)
Light source	mains power
Range	35 kilometres (22 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 10s.
Admiralty number	K3932
NGA number	4436[1]
ARLHS number	NZL-020
Managing agent	Maritime New Zealand[2]