Thanks Darryl and Richard for making it all possible
See the photos here
Fortunately, the life savers they provided were not needed
A few intrepid adventurers did manage to walk the whole length of the island
The south island, with the beacon footing out to sea
For the history buffs, here's the beacon being removed in 2018
Thanks Pamela for this 2019 photo
This 1998 photo from Westaway Towers shows the beacon in the centre of the island
And can I see a lighthouse there somewhere?