Rangitoto Lighthouse


Rangitoto Lighthouse is a lighthouse off the coast in McKenzie Bay, in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.

History

The lighthouse was built in 1882. In 1905 a light was added for nighttime visibility.

Description

Although not classed officially as a lighthouse by the New Zealand MSA, it does currently flash red every 12 seconds and can be seen clearly from the southernmost of North Harbour's East Coast Bays. The beacon is red and white in colour, stands at tall, and continues to run through solar power. The height of the focal plane is.