Lighthouse overview
The Mokohinau Islands Lighthouse is on Burgess Island, in the middle of the three main islands of the Mokohinau group. It is one of the most distant lighthouses from the mainland and marks the northern approach to the Hauraki Gulf.
| Lighthouse feature: | Details |
| Location: | latitude 35°54’ south, longitude 175°07’ east |
| Elevation: | 52 metres above sea level |
| Construction: | concrete with stonework |
| Tower height: | 14 metres |
| Light configuration: | rotating LED beacon |
| Light flash character: | white light flashing once every 10 seconds |
| Power source: | batteries charged by solar panels |
| Range: | 19 nautical miles (35 kilometres) |
| Date light first lit: | 1883 |
| Automated: | 1980 |
| Demanned: | 1980 |
Access to Mokohinau Islands Lighthouse
Mokohinau Island Lighthouse station, on Burgess Island is accessible to the public. The lighthouse is not open to visitors.
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