Lighthouses in Australia

Iconic Lighthouses

Australia’s coastline is marked by historic maritime structures, from the tallest mainland lighthouse at Cape Leeuwin, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet, to the most easterly point at Cape Byron. This collection features the 1904 limestone tower of Cape Naturaliste and the Low Head Lighthouse in Tasmania, known for its historic foghorn. These beacons represent over a century of maritime history, showcasing diverse architectural styles from Victorian-era masonry to remote northern outposts like Cape Leveque.

Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the headland of Cape Leeuwin, the most south-westerly point on the mainland of the…

Cape Naturalist Lighthouse

Cape Naturaliste, in the south west of Western Australia, is the site of a lighthouse which was activated in 1904.

Cape Byron Lighthouse

Situated at Australia's most easterly point, this Victorian-era structure was completed in 1901. It features a powerful light with a range of 27 nautical miles and houses a maritime museum in the former keepers' quarters.

Low Head Lighthouse

Established in 1833 as Australia's third light station, the current 1888 brick tower stands at the mouth of the Tamar River in Tasmania. It is home to a rare, operational Type G diaphone foghorn.

Cape Leveque Lighthouse

Located on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula, this white tower stands against distinctive red pindan cliffs. It marks the northern entrance to King Sound and has guided vessels through the Kimberley's tides since 1911.