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Northern Beaches Council Area Lighthouse Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 20s🇦🇺Sydney, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Northern Beaches Council Area Lighthouse Lighthouse

This cylindrical stone tower, standing 20 meters high, was constructed in 1881. It features a lantern and gallery, and is attached to a single-story keeper's house, also built of sandstone. The lighthouse's focal plane is 113 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 26.2 nautical miles. Its light emits four white flashes every 20 seconds. Restoration work was announced in January 2004 and completed in February 2005. The site was also saved from a bushfire in September 2013, with a further restoration plan announced in October 2014.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels entering the southern approach to Barren Bay and the Hawkesbury River. Its original Chance Brothers Fresnel lens remains in use, underscoring its historical authenticity.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl(4) W 20s
Focal Height
113m
Geographic Range
26.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1881

Significant events: restoration announced January 2004, restoration completed February 1 2005, saved from bushfire September 2013, $3 million restoration plan announced October 2014

Visiting

Open to public
Yes

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: round sandstone tower with lantern and gallery attached to a 1-story sandstone keeper's house

Location

City
Sydney
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Region
New South Wales
Sea Region
south entrance to Barren Bay and Hawkesbury River, at the end of a long peninsula
Latitude
-33.5802°
Longitude
151.3296°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Newport(4.7 km)
Admiralty No.
K2702
NGA No.
6156
ARLHS No.
AUS-005
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Northern Beaches Council Area Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Northern Beaches Council Area Lighthouse displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 20s — 4 white flashes every 20 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 Northern Beaches Council Area Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Northern Beaches Council Area Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is NEWPORT at 4.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include BAYVIEW (4.4 NM SSW), MONA VALE (5.2 NM SSW), Brooklyn (5.7 NM WNW), BROOKLYN (6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Northern Beaches Council Area Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Northern Beaches Council Area Lighthouse 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 Northern Beaches Council Area Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Northern Beaches Council Area Lighthouse 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.