Tuhawaiki (Jacks) Point
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Lighthouse overview
Tuhawaiki Point, or Jacks Point as it is also known, is about 5 kilometres south of Timaru on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island.
In January 2020, Tuhawaiki (Jacks) Point was solarized with mains power disconnected.
Lighthouse feature: | Details |
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Location: | latitude 44°27’ south, longitude 171°16’ east |
Elevation: | 29 metres above sea level |
Construction: | cast iron tower |
Tower height: | 9 metres |
Light configuration: | flashing LED beacon |
Light flash character: | white light flashing once every 10 seconds |
Power source: | solar power |
Range: | 9 nautical miles (16 kilometres) |
Date light first lit: | 1904 |
Automated: | 1904 |
Demanned: | 1930 |
Getting to Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse
Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse is accessible to the public from the nearby beach.
There is no public access to enter the lighthouse