Nelson Head Inner Lighthouse

🇦🇺New South Wales, AUInactive

Location & Light Range

About Nelson Head Inner Lighthouse

Nelson Head Inner is situated in New South Wales. This lighthouse is no longer active. The structure stands as a historical marker in the region.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash

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Location

City
New South Wales
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-32.7103°
Longitude
152.1614°
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Nelson Head Inner Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Nelson Head Inner Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tea Gardens at 2.7 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Port stephens (2.9 NM W), Heatherbrae (22.1 NM WSW), Newcastle (23.1 NM WSW), Sandgate (25.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Nelson Head Inner Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Nelson Head Inner 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 Nelson Head Inner Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Nelson Head Inner 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.

What is the Nelson Head Inner lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at New South Wales, AU. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.