Cape Foulwind Lighthouse

Cape Foulwind Lighthouse
LocationCape Foulwind, New Zealand
Coordinates41°45′S 171°28′E / 41.750°S 171.467°E / -41.750; 171.467
Tower
Constructed1876 
ConstructionConcrete tower
Automated1926
Height9 metres (30 ft)
Power sourcesolar power 
HeritageHeritage New Zealand Category 2 historic place listing 
Light
First lit1876
Focal height70 metres (230 ft)
Light sourceLED
Range10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)
CharacteristicFlashes white once every 12 seconds
Designated21 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.