Waipapa Point - Lighthouse
Point Of Interest
4.9 from 17 users
Contact
211 Waipapa Lighthouse Road, Otara, South Island
maritimenz.govt.nz/public/history/lighthouses/Waipapa-Point/default.asp
Description
Waipapa Point marks the scene of New Zealand's worst civilian shipwreck. On 29 April 1881, 131 people were drowned when the passenger steamer Tararua was wrecked on a reef off the point. After the shipwreck a Court of Inquiry, investigating the loss of the Tararua, recommended a light be erected on the point. A wooden tower and houses for three keepers and their families were constructed. The light was lit for the first time on New Year's Day in 1884.
The lighthouse is all that remains of the original light station. The keepers' houses and associated buildings have been removed.
There is no public access to enter the lighthouse.
Features
Location
Lat: -46.660139 Lng: 168.847091
User Reviews
I'm Hungry
Beautiful light house, not a soul except one big sea lion on the beach
SteveMaria
Worth it!! We spotted two sea lions sleeping at the beach and grass. Today at 3 pm!!
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Giuliabsni
The lighthouse is beautiful and so is the view