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Darwin Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇦🇺AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Darwin Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

This skeletal cast iron tower stands 32 meters tall and features red and white horizontal bands. It is a hexagonal pyramidal structure with a central cylinder, lantern, and gallery. The light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds, with a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower cannot be entered. It is located in the Beagle Gulf, about 40 kilometers west of Darwin.

Why it matters: This light marks the southern approach to the Beagle Gulf, a significant waterway, and warns mariners of the Fish Reef hazard.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

Country
🇦🇺Australia
Sea Region
Beagle Gulf, entrance, about 40 km west of Darwin, between Bathurst Island and the mainland
Latitude
-12.3894°
Longitude
130.6302°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Darwin(14.5 km)
Admiralty No.
Q3330
NGA No.
9535.9
ARLHS No.
AUS-056

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
32m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
cast iron

Structure: hexagonal pyramidal cast iron skeletal tower with central cylinder, lantern, and gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Darwin Area Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Darwin Area Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Darwin Area Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Darwin Area Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Palmerston at 12.8 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Darwin (13.5 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Darwin Area Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Darwin Area 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 Darwin Area Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Darwin Area 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.