Hay Point Lookout Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Hay Point Lookout Lighthouse
Located in Hay Point, approximately 40 km southeast of Mackay, Queensland, this light is mounted on the 2-story harbor control building of the Hay Point Coal Terminal. It emits a white flash every 10 seconds from a focal height of 78 meters, with a geographic range of 22.4 nautical miles. The light assists vessels navigating the busy shipping lanes serving one of the world's largest coal terminals. The site is open to the public, offering an observation deck, but the tower itself is closed to visitors. The harbor control building is integrated into the operations of the coal export hub.
Why it matters: This light is essential for the safe operation of the Hay Point Coal Terminal, guiding large bulk carriers. Its position on a ridge provides an optimal focal plane for navigating the terminal's approaches.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 10s
- Focal Height
- 78m
- Geographic Range
- 22.4NM
Location
- City
- Mackay Regional
- Country
- 🇦🇺Australia
- Region
- Queensland
- Sea Region
- Hay Point, about 40 km southeast of Mackay, Australia, marking one of the world's largest coal terminals.
- Latitude
- -21.2868°
- Longitude
- 149.2770°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Hay Point(2.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- K3024
- NGA No.
- 10282
Tower & Structure
Structure: Light mounted on the 2-story harbor control building of the Hay Point Coal Terminal.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Hay Point Lookout على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Australia، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.