Perched on the rugged southeastern coast of Tasmania, the Tasman Island Lighthouse stands as a testament to human perseverance against the formidable forces of nature. As the highest operating lighthouse in Australia, it marks the eastern entrance to the aptly named Storm Bay. This remarkable structure holds the distinction of being the last manned lighthouse […]

Located on Tasmania’s spectacular eastern coast within Freycinet National Park, Cape Tourville Lighthouse overlooks the pristine waters where the Tasman Sea meets the rugged Freycinet Peninsula. This distinctive cylindrical concrete tower serves as a vital navigational aid along Tasmania’s eastern seaboard, forming a crucial link in the chain of coastal lights that includes Eddystone Point […]

Positioned on Tasmania’s remote northeastern coast, Eddystone Point Lighthouse stands as a magnificent granite monument to seafarers guarding the treacherous waters where Bass Strait meets the Tasman Sea. This imposing lighthouse has played a critical role in safeguarding mariners who have long considered this area to be one of the most hazardous stretches of Tasmania’s […]

Positioned in eastern Bass Strait, Goose Island Lighthouse stands as a critical navigational beacon, marking one of Tasmania’s earliest colonial lighthouses. Commissioned in 1846, the lighthouse plays a vital role in guiding vessels through the treacherous waters of the Furneaux Group, working in conjunction with nearby lighthouses to create a comprehensive maritime navigation network. Designed […]

Perched at an extraordinary elevation of 305 meters above sea level, Deal Island Lighthouse stands as the highest lighthouse in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. Located in the Kent Group National Park in Tasmania, this historic lighthouse has played a crucial role in guiding vessels through the treacherous waters of Bass Strait since its commissioning […]

Positioned at the entrance to Banks Strait, Swan Island Lighthouse stands as Tasmania’s oldest continuously operating lighthouse. Even though it’s only 5 km off the coast, this is a very sparsely populated region and the nearest settlement of any consequence is Bridport, which is over 50km away and only accessible by boat. Many shipwrecks occurred […]

Positioned at the eastern entrance to the Tamar River in northern Tasmania Low Head Lighthouse stands as Tasmania’s oldest continuously operating lighthouse and third oldest in Australia. This lighthouse has guided vessels approaching Launceston which was historically one Tasmania’s most significant most significant maritime corridors. Low Head Lighthouse functions as part of Tasmania’s network of […]

Positioned at the entrance to the Mersey River at Devonport, Mersey Bluff Lighthouse stands as a landmark on the headland overlooking Bass Strait. While more diminutive than some of Australia’s more imposing coastal lighthouses, this lighthouse has played a vital role in ensuring safe passage for vessels navigating the treacherous waters surrounding Tasmania’s northern shores. […]

On disembarking it quickly became obvious I was in another place, and time. It was only around 7.30pm but the streets were deserted and from what I could see Devonport seemed to be in a time warp, somewhere back in the ’60’s. I had no plan and decided to head to the Mersey Bluff lighthouse […]