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Goods Lighthouse

Q W 6s🇦🇺Queensland's Far North, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Goods Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse is a round, white tower topped with a red cupola. It stands 16 meters high, with the light situated 105 meters above sea level. The station emits a white flash, visible for 14 nautical miles. Construction used concrete for the tower.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q W 6s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.W.
Focal Height
105m
Geographic Range
14NM

Location

City
Queensland's Far North
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-10.5651°
Longitude
142.1522°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: White round tower, red cupola; 16

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
K3270.1
NGA No.
9628
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Goods Lighthouse at night?+
Goods displays the characteristic Q W 6s — 1 white flash 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.
Which ports and harbors does Goods Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Goods Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Goods Is at 0.6 NM to the E. Other ports served include Thursday Island (4.2 NM ESE), HORN (5.8 NM ESE), Booby Island (14.1 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Goods Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Goods 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 Goods Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Goods 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.