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Cape Tourville Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 10s🇦🇺Tasmania, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cape Tourville Lighthouse

The Cape Tourville Lighthouse stands 126 meters tall with a white tower. Its focal height is also 126 meters, and it emits a white light. The lighthouse operates automatically and is unmanned. Private contractors Hurburgh and Olbrich constructed the lighthouse in 1971. The site required blasting and leveling of a granite headland to create a base for the tower and a parking area. Access was established with a road and powerline constructed through forest.

Why it matters: This lighthouse was established to improve navigation for bulk carriers servicing the Triabunna wood chip mill. It superseded the earlier Cape Forestier Lighthouse.

Background
The Cape Tourville Lighthouse is an unmanned, automatic lighthouse built in 1971 by private contractors (Hurburgh and Olbrich). The road was constructed through virgin eucalypt forest, along with the powerline, with minimal disruption to the National Park. The top of the granite headland was levelled by blasting to provide the base for the lighthouse and parking area. This lighthouse was built at the same time as the new lighthouse at Point Home, near Triabunna, to provide better guidance for the bulk carriers carrying wood chips from the Triabunna wood chip mill. It replaced the Cape Forestier Lighthouse which had been situated nearby on another headland jutting off the Freycinet Peninsula known as Lemon Rock.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
126m
Geographic Range
28NM

Location

City
Tasmania
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-42.1229°
Longitude
148.3431°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
126m
Tower Color
white

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
K3608
NGA No.
6664
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cape Tourville Lighthouse at night?+
Cape Tourville displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 10s — 3 white flashes every 10 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area.
Which ports and harbors does Cape Tourville Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cape Tourville Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Bicheno at 15.6 NM to the N. Other ports served include Triabunna (30.4 NM SW), Spring Bay (30.8 NM SW), ST HELENS (47.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cape Tourville Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cape Tourville Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Cape Tourville Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cape Tourville Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.