The Awhitu Lighthouse

Posted on 19 October 2009

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Sparkling under the bright sun, this is the Awhitu Lighthouse at the Manukau Harbour Southern Head.
The Lighthouse dates from 1874. It ceased operation in 1986 and it was relocated next to the Manukau Heads Signal Station, which has been on the site since 1865. It has been meticulously rebuilt, using original parts, by volunteers from the local Awhitu community.

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7 responses to The Awhitu Lighthouse

Jacob says:

October 20, 2009 at 00:09

I’ve heard so often of the gorgeous scenery down your way. This photo is a perfect example. So glad the lighthouse was retained and restored. It is very striking and handsome!

Leif Hagen says:

October 20, 2009 at 00:34

A handsome photo of a historic lighthouse! Glad they preserved it! It would be fun to go inside …

Gunn White says:

October 20, 2009 at 00:39

You have so many superb photographs, like today and yesterdays post.
(One more thing. It is a place, very close to where I am living that is called Auglend…..very close to the name of the place you are living…..)

Keep up the good work!

arabesque ^-^ says:

October 20, 2009 at 00:54

the path going to the lighthouse seems very serene. ^-^
A nice symmetry!

Hilda says:

October 20, 2009 at 02:03

I’m glad the community restored it — it’s beautiful! The top looks like a diamond! Again, the view is just awesome and your photo is fabulous — perfectly framed and wonderfully clear.