Karori Rock Lighthouse, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
Built in 1915 with great difficulty because of it's offshore location and severe weather problems, and inactivated in 1996 for difficulty with maintenance. It was replaced by a new lighthouse at nearby Tongue Point
The round, cylindrical, concrete tower is 65 feet tall and has a definite lean. Nicknamed "The Leaning Lighthouse of Wellington." The lighthouse was built after the steamer "Penguin" was wrecked on nearby rocks in 1909.
Located in Cook Strait off the west entrance to Wellington
harbor.
Photo taken from a helicopter.
Karori Rock Lighthouse, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
Built in 1915 with great difficulty because of it's offshore location and severe weather problems, and inactivated in 1996 for difficulty with maintenance. It was replaced by a new lighthouse at nearby Tongue Point
The round, cylindrical, concrete tower is 65 feet tall and has a definite lean. Nicknamed "The Leaning Lighthouse of Wellington." The lighthouse was built after the steamer "Penguin" was wrecked on nearby rocks in 1909.
Located in Cook Strait off the west entrance to Wellington
harbor.
Photo taken from a helicopter.