Cape Foulwind Lighthouse
| Location | Cape Foulwind, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°45′S 171°28′E / 41.750°S 171.467°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1876 |
| Construction | Concrete tower |
| Automated | 1926 |
| Height | 9 metres (30 ft) |
| Power source | solar power |
| Heritage | Heritage New Zealand Category 2 historic place listing |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1876 |
| Focal height | 70 metres (230 ft) |
| Light source | LED |
| Range | 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) |
| Characteristic | Flashes white once every 12 seconds |
| Designated | 21 September 1989 |
| Reference no. | 5023 |
The Cape Foulwind Lighthouse is a lighthouse that is located at Cape Foulwind, 11 km (7 mi) west of the town of Westport on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Perched 70 metres (230 ft) above the Tasman Sea, the light guides vessels along the Buller coast, and is one of the most accessible lighthouses in the country. The LED light flashes white once every 12 seconds and has a range 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi). It is a Category 2 heritage listed structure.