Lighthouse overview
Tiritiri Matangi Lighthouse is on Tiritiri Matangi Island in the Hauraki Gulf. It marks the approach to Auckland Harbour, around 28 kilometres to the south.
Tiritiri Matangi Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse still in operation in New Zealand. It was the first lighthouse to be built by the Government.
| Lighthouse feature: | details |
| Location: | latitude 36°36′ south, longitude 174°54′ east |
| Elevation: | 91 metres above sea level |
| Construction: | cast iron tower |
| Tower height: | 21 metres |
| Light configuration: | 24-volt flashing LED beacon |
| Light flash character: | white light flashing once every 15 seconds |
| Power source: | batteries charged by solar panels |
| Range: | 18 nautical miles (33 kilometres) |
| Date light first lit: | 1865 |
| Automated: | 1984 |
| Demanned: | 1984 |
Visit Tiritiri Matangi
Tiritiri Matangi Lighthouse station on Tiritiri Matangi Island, is accessible to the public. The lighthouse is not open to visitors.
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