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Evans Head Lighthouse

Fl White/Red 5s🇦🇺Richmond Valley Council, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Evans Head Lighthouse

A 4-meter tall, square white fiberglass cabinet stands on a steep headland overlooking the entrance to Evans River. The structure, reaching a focal height of 51 meters, emits a directional light that flashes white or red every 5 seconds. This unique characteristic aids vessels approaching the river mouth, providing distinct guidance based on their bearing. The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 18.8 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for vessels navigating the entrance to Evans River, a small fishing port. Its directional light offers specific guidance to help mariners safely enter the channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W R 5s
Focal Height
51m
Geographic Range
18.8NM

Location

City
Richmond Valley Council
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Region
New South Wales
Sea Region
entrance to Evans River, a small fishing port, on a steep headland on the south side
Latitude
-29.1181°
Longitude
153.4474°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ballina(16.3 km)
ARLHS No.
AUS-175

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: A 4m square white fiberglass cabinet.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Evans Head Lighthouse at night?+
Evans Head displays the characteristic Fl White/Red 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/red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Evans Head Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Evans Head Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Ballina at 16.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Yamba (19.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Evans Head Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Evans Head 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 Evans Head Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Evans Head 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.