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Fingal Head Lighthouse

Fl WR 5s🇦🇺New South Wales, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fingal Head Lighthouse

The Fingal Head Lighthouse, a red, round concrete tower standing 23 meters tall, was built and first lit in 1872. Its focal height reaches 24 meters, and it emits a white and red light with a characteristic of a single white or red flash every 5 seconds. The lighthouse provides a geographic range of 5 nautical miles. It is located on a headland approximately 5 kilometers south of Point Danger.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is situated near the border between New South Wales and Queensland, Australia.

Background
Fingal Head Light is an active lighthouse located at Fingal Head, New South Wales, Australia, a headland about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Point Danger, which marks the Queensland border.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WR 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.W.R. period 5s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1872

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
K2844
NGA No.
5872
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q5450183 →
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: Red round concrete tower; 32

Location

City
New South Wales
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-28.2000°
Longitude
153.5708°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fingal Head Lighthouse at night?+
Fingal Head displays the characteristic Fl WR 5s — 1 wr flash every 5 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 wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Fingal Head Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fingal Head Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tweed Heads South at 2.2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Chinderah (2.3 NM SSW), GOLD COAST (13.3 NM NW), SOUTHPORT QLD (18.3 NM NNW), HOPE ISLAND (23.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fingal Head Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fingal 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 Fingal Head Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fingal 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.