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New Zealand Waipapa Point Lighthouse

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Waipapa Point Lighthouse is located at Waipapa Point, Southland and was first lit on 1 January 1884.
The lighthouse was built in response to the wreck of the passenger steamer Tararua on reefs off Waipapa Point on 29 April 1881, with the loss of 131 lives. With its sibling, the retired Kaipara North Head lighthouse, this was one of the last two wooden lighthouses built in New Zealand.

Photography Tips

It is very windy up there, so be carefull with tripods or Filters

Travel Information

There is a information Point with a carpark near the Lighthouse. You can walk up to the lighthouse within 5min.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing All timings are equally good

Sunrise & Sunset 05:46 - 21:40 | current local time: 06:41

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Locations Otago Waipapa Point Lighthouse Waipapa Point

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