Lighthouse at Waipapa Point the Catlins New Zealand, the scene of the countries worst civilian shipping disasters

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Waipapa Point is the scene of New Zealand's worst shipping disaster,on January 1st 1881 the Tararua wrecked at the point,killing 131 passengers and crew. In 1884 the first lighthouse was completed. The beauty spot is now famous for its penguin and seal population.

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Location: Waipapa Point, New Zealand
Photo credit: © charlie bryan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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