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New Year Island Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 30s🇦🇺West Arnhem Region, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About New Year Island Lighthouse

A white, skeletal steel tower stands 30 meters tall on New Year Island, an isolated landmass in the Arafura Sea approximately 60 kilometers northeast of Cape Don. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 30 seconds, with its light visible for 15.7 nautical miles. It guides vessels navigating the east end of the Cobourg Peninsula. The current structure replaced an earlier lighthouse, which was a cylindrical steel tower supported by guy wires. Access to the island and the lighthouse itself is not permitted.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for maritime traffic navigating the Arafura Sea, specifically guiding vessels around the eastern end of the Cobourg Peninsula.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 30s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
30s
Raw Code
Fl W 30s
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
15.7NM

Location

City
West Arnhem Region
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Sea Region
Arafura Sea, on a small island about 60 km northeast of Cape Don, guiding vessels around the east end of the Cobourg Peninsula.
Latitude
-10.9069°
Longitude
133.0353°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: white skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Darwin(159.3 km)
Admiralty No.
Q3313
NGA No.
9552
ARLHS No.
AUS-179
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify New Year Island Lighthouse at night?+
New Year Island displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 30s — 3 white flashes every 30 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does New Year Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
New Year Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Raffles Bay at 44.1 NM to the WSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is New Year Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, New Year Island 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 New Year Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near New Year 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.