Port Robinson (Point Gibson)
An unmanned lighthouse, the the Point Gibson lighthouse was erected in 1948. Originally powered by renewable batteries it was later connected to electricity.
If anyone has any information on this light please contact me. kiwimark@comcast.net
DIRECTIONS:
From Cheviot on Hwy 1, take the Gore Bay Road to Gore Bay. From here a walkway The Port Robinson Track takes you to the mouth of the Huranui River. The lighthouse can be seen during the Gore Bay to Manuka Bay section of the track which is three hours return. The first part of the track is along the beach beneath the bluffs and must be done at low tide.
Alternately, follow the Gore Bay Road over the hill and turn on the Port Robinson Road that dead ends near the lighthouse.
| Island | South |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Location | North Canterbury |
| Number | K4279 |
| Date Commissioned | 1948 |
| Date Decommissioned | |
| Automated | |
| Latitude | 42° 53' South |
| Longitude | 173° 05' East |
| Elevation Above Sea Level | 76m |
| Height | 3m |
| Character | Flash white every 10 seconds |
| Range | 3 N. miles |
| Made | |
| Construction | Red metal tower with white band. |
| Converted Kerosene To Diesel | |
| Converted Diesel To Mains Electricity | |
| Wattage | |
| Present Tower | |
| Authority | |
| Date Visited | 26 December, 1999 |
Text and photographs. Copyright © 1999-2005 Mark Phillips. All rights reserved.