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City of Joondalup Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 6s🇦🇺City of Joondalup, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About City of Joondalup Lighthouses Lighthouse

This square pyramidal steel skeletal tower stands 20 meters tall and was first lit in 1986. Its focal height reaches 24 meters, emitting a white light with a single flash every 6 seconds. The structure, painted white, incorporates a lantern originally from the Bedout Island Light. Restoration work was completed in 2017 to maintain its operational status. The lighthouse is situated at the end of the north breakwater of Hillarys Boat Harbour, approximately 20 kilometers north of Fremantle.

Why it matters: The City of Joondalup Lighthouses guides vessels into Hillarys Boat Harbour, a notable destination for recreation and tourism. Its lantern's heritage origin from Bedout Island Light connects it to Australia's maritime history.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1986

Significant events: lantern transferred from Bedout Island Light, restored in 2017

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mindarie(8.2 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1758.3
NGA No.
9102.7
ARLHS No.
AUS-277

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal steel skeletal tower with lantern and enclosed upper portion, painted white

Location

City
City of Joondalup
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Region
Western Australia
Sea Region
Hillarys Boat Harbour in Wanneroo, about 20 km north of Fremantle, at the end of the north breakwater
Latitude
-31.8236°
Longitude
115.7336°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify City of Joondalup Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
City of Joondalup Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 6s — 2 white flashes every 6 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does City of Joondalup Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
City of Joondalup Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is HILLARYS at 0.1 NM to the E. Other ports served include Mount Hawthorn (7.6 NM SE), MINDARIE (8.2 NM NNW), Perth (9.6 NM SSE), Claremont (10.2 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is City of Joondalup Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, City of Joondalup Lighthouses 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 City of Joondalup Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near City of Joondalup Lighthouses 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.