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North Bluff Lighthouse

🇦🇺AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About North Bluff Lighthouse

Built in 1867, the North Bluff Lighthouse is a hexagonal wood tower standing 10.5 meters tall. Located near the northern end of Woody Island in Queensland's Great Sandy National Park, it was formerly equipped with a lantern and gallery. Although it has been inactive since 1959, the site remains open to the public. The tower itself is currently in ruins and closed off. In 2017, a $250,000 restoration grant was announced by the state government.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's original design was architecturally similar to the Middle Bluff lighthouse, indicating a standardized approach to regional navigation aids. The announced restoration project suggests potential for cultural and historical tourism.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10.5m
Tower Shape
hexagonal
Material
wood

Structure: hexagonal wood tower, formerly with lantern and gallery but now in ruins

Location

Country
🇦🇺AU
Sea Region
near the northern end of Woody Island, Great Sandy National Park, Queensland, Australia
Latitude
-26.8017°
Longitude
153.1375°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Caloundra(0.6 km)
ARLHS No.
AUS-229

Construction & History

Year Built
1867

Significant events: inactive since 1959, state government announced $250,000 restoration grant in 2017

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does North Bluff Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
North Bluff Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is CALOUNDRA at 1.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Mooloolaba (6.7 NM N), SUNSHINE COAST (9.7 NM NNW), Coolum (15.4 NM N), Sandstone (16 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is North Bluff Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, North Bluff 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 North Bluff Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near North Bluff 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.