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'''Mokohinau Islands Lighthouse''' is a [[lighthouse]] on Burgess Island, one of the [[Mokohinau Islands]], which lie of the northeast coast of the [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. It is owned and operated by [[Maritime New Zealand]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/public/history/lighthouses/Mokohinau-Island/ |title=Mokohinau Islands lighthouse – Maritime NZ |website=www.maritimenz.govt.nz |language=en-nz |access-date=16 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716111715/https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/public/history/lighthouses/Mokohinau-Island/ |archive-date=16 July 2018 |dead-url=no |df=}}</ref> The lighthouse sits at the entrance to the [[Hauraki Gulf]] as the landfall light for vessels approaching [[Auckland]] from the north and northeast.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/nz.htm |title=Lighthouses of New Zealand: North Island |website=www.unc.edu |access-date=16 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315163021/http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/nz.htm |archive-date=15 March 2018 |dead-url=no |df=}}</ref>
'''Mokohinau Islands Lighthouse''' is a [[lighthouse]] on Burgess Island, one of the [[Mokohinau Islands]], which lie off the northeast coast of the [[North Island]] of New Zealand. It is owned and operated by [[Maritime New Zealand]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/public/history/lighthouses/Mokohinau-Island/ |title=Mokohinau Islands lighthouse – Maritime NZ |website=www.maritimenz.govt.nz |language=en-nz |access-date=16 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716111715/https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/public/history/lighthouses/Mokohinau-Island/ |archive-date=16 July 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> The lighthouse sits at the entrance to the [[Hauraki Gulf]] as the landfall light for vessels approaching [[Auckland]] from the north and northeast.<ref name=":0">{{Cite rowlett|nz|access-date=16 July 2018}}</ref>


The lighthouse was built in 1883 and first lit during June of that year. Its isolated position, approximately 50&nbsp;km northeast of [[Cape Rodney]] makes it one of the most distant lighthouses from the mainland.
The lighthouse was built in 1883 and first lit during June of that year. Its isolated position, approximately 50&nbsp;km northeast of [[Cape Rodney]] makes it one of the most distant lighthouses from the mainland.


During World War II, the lighthouse was turned off as the German destroyer suspected to be in the area laying mines.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newzealandlighthouses.com/mokohinau_islands.htm |title=Mokohinau Island Lighthouse |last= |first= |date= |website=www.newzealandlighthouses.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716112141/http://www.newzealandlighthouses.com/mokohinau_islands.htm |archive-date=16 July 2018 |dead-url=no |access-date=16 July 2018 |df=}}</ref> The lighthouse was not relit until 1947.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=10778527 |title=Leading lights in New Zealand |last=Wright |first=Danielle |date=13 January 2012 |work=NZ Herald |access-date=16 July 2018 |language=en-NZ |issn=1170-0777 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716111953/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=10778527 |archive-date=16 July 2018 |dead-url=no |df=}}</ref>
During [[World War II]], the lighthouse was turned off as the German destroyer suspected to be in the area laying mines.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newzealandlighthouses.com/mokohinau_islands.htm |title=Mokohinau Island Lighthouse |website=www.newzealandlighthouses.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716112141/http://www.newzealandlighthouses.com/mokohinau_islands.htm |archive-date=16 July 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=16 July 2018 }}</ref> The lighthouse was not relit until 1947.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=10778527 |title=Leading lights in New Zealand |last=Wright |first=Danielle |date=13 January 2012 |work=[[New Zealand Herald]] |access-date=16 July 2018 |language=en-NZ |issn=1170-0777 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716111953/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=10778527 |archive-date=16 July 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>


In 1980, the lighthouse was fully automated and the lighthouse keepers were withdrawn. The lighthouse is now monitored remotely from [[Wellington]]. The white light flashes every 10 seconds and can be seen for 19 nautical miles (35&nbsp;km).<ref name=":0" />
In 1980, the lighthouse was fully automated and the lighthouse keepers were withdrawn. The lighthouse is now monitored remotely from [[Wellington]]. The white light flashes every 10 seconds and can be seen for 19 nautical miles (35&nbsp;km).<ref name=":0" />


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[List of lighthouses in New Zealand]]
* [[List of lighthouses in New Zealand]]


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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Lighthouse Digest|1174}}
* {{Lighthouse Digest|1174}}
* [http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/Commercial/Shipping-safety/Aids-to-navigation/Lighthouses-of-New-Zealand.asp Lighthouses of New Zealand] ''Maritime New Zealand''
* [http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/Commercial/Shipping-safety/Aids-to-navigation/Lighthouses-of-New-Zealand.asp Lighthouses of New Zealand] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316075243/http://maritimenz.govt.nz/Commercial/Shipping-safety/Aids-to-navigation/Lighthouses-of-New-Zealand.asp |date=16 March 2016 }} ''Maritime New Zealand''
* [http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/collection/object/am_library-photography-38286 Mokohinau Lighthouse] in the [[Auckland War Memorial Museum]] archives.
* [http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/collection/object/am_library-photography-38286 Mokohinau Lighthouse] in the [[Auckland War Memorial Museum]] archives.

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Latest revision as of 01:53, 12 September 2024

Mokohinau Islands Lighthouse
The lighthouse, 25 September 1902
Map
LocationMokohinau Islands
North Island
New Zealand
Coordinates35°54′23″S 175°06′54″E / 35.9063°S 175.1149°E / -35.9063; 175.1149
Tower
Constructed1883[1]
Constructionstone tower
Automated1980
Height14 metres (46 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, black balcony
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
Light
First lit1883
Focal height122 metres (400 ft)
Range19 nautical miles (35 km; 22 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 10s.

Mokohinau Islands Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Burgess Island, one of the Mokohinau Islands, which lie off the northeast coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is owned and operated by Maritime New Zealand.[2] The lighthouse sits at the entrance to the Hauraki Gulf as the landfall light for vessels approaching Auckland from the north and northeast.[3]

The lighthouse was built in 1883 and first lit during June of that year. Its isolated position, approximately 50 km northeast of Cape Rodney makes it one of the most distant lighthouses from the mainland.

During World War II, the lighthouse was turned off as the German destroyer suspected to be in the area laying mines.[4] The lighthouse was not relit until 1947.[5]

In 1980, the lighthouse was fully automated and the lighthouse keepers were withdrawn. The lighthouse is now monitored remotely from Wellington. The white light flashes every 10 seconds and can be seen for 19 nautical miles (35 km).[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Part 2". Inset to The New Zealand Herald. 3 March 2010. p. 15.
  2. ^ "Mokohinau Islands lighthouse – Maritime NZ". www.maritimenz.govt.nz. Archived from the original on 16 July 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  3. ^ a b Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of New Zealand: North Island". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  4. ^ "Mokohinau Island Lighthouse". www.newzealandlighthouses.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  5. ^ Wright, Danielle (13 January 2012). "Leading lights in New Zealand". New Zealand Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Archived from the original on 16 July 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
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