Managing Organization: Maritime New Zealand
Website: http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz
Notes: Cape Campbell was named by Captain James Cook for Captain John Campbell, who was responsible for important advances in navigation instruments. Tower Height: 72 Height of Focal Plane: 154 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 15 seconds, visible for 27 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Conical cast iron tower with horizontal black and white stripes.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1870 Date Established: 1870 Date Present Tower Built: 1905 Date Automated: 1986 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Keepers: Alexander Greenlees McKinlay (assistant, 1872-1874), ? Creamer (1915-1919)
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