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Green Cape Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 15s🇦🇺New South Wales, AUInactive

Location & Light Range

About Green Cape Lighthouse

The Green Cape Lighthouse stands 29 meters tall with a focal height of 39 meters, emitting a white light with a flashing characteristic. This structure, first built of concrete, was operational until it was decommissioned. It is situated at the tip of Green Cape, forming the northern boundary of Disaster Bay in southern New South Wales. The lighthouse offered a geographic range of 17 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is the southernmost in New South Wales and was the first in Australia constructed from concrete. It is recognized on the State Heritage Register.

Background
The Green Cape Lighthouse is a heritage-listed lighthouse located at the tip of Green Cape, a headland forming the northern boundary of Disaster Bay, in southern New South Wales, Australia. It is the southernmost lighthouse in New South Wales and Australia's first lighthouse built in concrete. At 29 metres (95 ft) it is also the tallest lighthouse in New South Wales. It marks Green Cape on the northerly shore-hugging sailing course. The lighthouse was designed by James Barnet and built from 1881 to 1883 by Albert Wood Aspinall. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 1 February 2013.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
39m
Geographic Range
17NM

Construction & History

Heritage Status
Heritage Act — State Heritage Register

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
K2570
NGA No.
K 2570
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
29m
Tower Color
white

Structure: White tower; 49. AUSTRALIA-SOUTH COAST

Location

City
New South Wales
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-37.2607°
Longitude
150.0490°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Green Cape Lighthouse at night?+
Green Cape displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 15s — 2 white flashes every 15 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 Green Cape Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Green Cape Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Eden at 13.3 NM to the NNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Green Cape Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Green Cape Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Green Cape Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Green Cape 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.