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Montague Island Lighthouse

Fl W 15s🇦🇺New South Wales, AUInactive

Location & Light Range

About Montague Island Lighthouse

A white light flashes once every 15 seconds from a focal height of 80 meters. This light offers a geographic range of 20 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on Barunguba / Montague Island, an island located in the Tasman Sea approximately 9 kilometers off the coast of Narooma in New South Wales. Construction of the lighthouse occurred between 1878 and 1881. The structure is found at the island's highest elevation.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List, recognizing its historical and architectural significance.

Background
The Montague Island Light is a heritage-listed active lighthouse located on Barunguba / Montague Island, an island in the Tasman Sea, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) offshore from Narooma on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia. The lighthouse is located at the highest point of the island. It was designed by James Barnet and NSW Colonial Architect and built from 1878 to 1881 by J. Musson and completed By W. H. Jennings. It is also known as the Montague Island Lightstation and its setting. The property is owned by the Office of Environment and Heritage, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999, and the Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 15s
Focal Height
80m
Light Range
20NM (37.0 km)
Geographic Range
20NM

Location

City
New South Wales
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-36.2521°
Longitude
150.2264°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Heritage Status
listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
K2576
NGA No.
6568
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Montague Island Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 80 meters and a nominal range of 20 nautical miles (approximately 37.0 km), Montague Island is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Montague Island Lighthouse at night?+
Montague Island displays the characteristic Fl W 15s — 1 white flash 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 Montague Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Montague Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is NAROOMA at 5.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include BATEMANS (32.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Montague Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Montague Island 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 Montague Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Montague Island 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.