Unsplash Book Contributor

Aaron Birch

arc de triomphe under white clouds during daytime

city skyline under cloudy sky during daytime

person in sea under cloudy sky during daytime

calm body of water near silhouette of mountain

three people sitting on green field facing back on city with high-rise buildings under sunset

aerial photo of concrete building near sea

The lighthouse is situated on the last outcrop of sandstone and is 278 feet above sea level. Erected in 1884 by Mr D Scott. First operated on 1st December 1884. The cost of building the lighthouse was 5571 pounds. To accommodate the lighthouse keepers two small cottages and tool sheds were built nearby. The lighthouse switched to automation on 17th November, 1947 and on that day the harbour was closed to ships. It is now under the Historic Places Trust.

aerial photo of body of water between two islands

Took some Sunday afternoon drone shots at this beautiful spot only 40 minutes north of Auckland, NZ.