Location: Marking the northern extremity of the Sydney metropolitan area Barrenjoey Lighthouse sits 113 meters above sea level and occupies a commanding position on Barrenjoey Head which together with the distinctive Lion Island forms the gateway to Broken Bay, where three major waterways converge; the Hawkesbury River to the west, Pittwater the south and Brisbane […]

Location: Norah Head Lighthouse stands prominently on a rugged headland between Tuggerah Lake and Budgewoi Lake on the Central Coast of New South Wales, mid way between the major ports of Sydney and Newcastle. The lighthouse rises 27.5 meters above ground level, with its focal plane at 46 meters above sea level. This strategic position […]

Location: Nobby’s Lighthouse stands on top of Nobby’s Head at the entrance to Newcastle Harbour, New South Wales. The lighthouse rises 35 m above sea level and is strategically positioned to guide vessels into what has become one of Australia’s busiest ports. Its location at the mouth of the Hunter River makes it a crucial […]

Location: Port Stephens Lighthouse, also known as Fingal Island Lighthouse lies 5km south east of Port Stephens on the mid-north coast of NSW. The lighthouse commands the eastern end of a rocky island approximately 3km offshore, strategically positioned at the entrance to Port Stephens harbor. At 38 meters above sea level, its elevated position provides […]

Location: Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse stands on top of a sheer headland near Seal Rocks within the Myall Lakes National Park on NSW’s mid-north coast. The lighthouse rises 79 meters above sea level, its position carefully chosen to overlook one of the most hazardous sections of the New South Wales coastline. The lighthouse’s strategic position provides […]

Location: Crowdy Head Lighthouse stands on a prominent headland north of Harrington and south of Diamond Head on the New South Wales mid-north coast. The lighthouse is positioned to the north of the rivermouth of the Manning River and provides navigation guidance for vessels entering the river or traversing this stretch of the NSW coast. […]

Location: Tacking Point Lighthouse stands on a prominent headland 8 km south of Port Macquarie, New South Wales. The point forms part of an important coastal navigation system, offering visibility along a challenging section of the NSW coast that was historically treacherous for shipping. Summary: GPS: Lat: 31° 29′ S Long: 152° 56′ E First […]

Location: Smoky Cape Lighthouse stands on a prominent headland within Hat Head National Park, approximately 5 kilometers southeast of South West Rocks, New South Wales. The lighthouse is positioned 128 meters above sea level, making it one of the most elevated lighthouses in Australia. The cape forms part of a dramatic coastal landscape where the […]

Note: Unfortunately I was unable to visit the island due to the fact it was off-limits for sea bird breading season but I intend visiting early in the new year. The photos accompanying this report are stock shots. Location: South Solitary Island Lighthouse stands on South Solitary Island, located approximately 15 kilometers northeast of Coffs […]