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Port Macquarie-Hastings Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 20s🇦🇺Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Macquarie-Hastings Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse

This white, cylindrical tower stands 7 meters tall, with its light positioned 8 meters above sea level. The structure features a lantern and gallery, presenting a round design. It emits a single white flash every 20 seconds, visible for 9.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on the south side of the entrance to a retirement community along the Hastings River in Port Macquarie, Australia. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse specifically marks the entrance to a retirement community's waters from the Hastings River, serving a localized navigational need for smaller craft.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Region
New South Wales
Sea Region
south side of the entrance to a retirement community on the south side of Hastings River in Port Macquarie, Australia
Latitude
-31.4756°
Longitude
152.9373°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Macquarie(3.3 km)
Admiralty No.
K2793.8.
ARLHS No.
AUS-158

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white

Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Macquarie-Hastings Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Port Macquarie-Hastings Shire Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 20s. 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 Port Macquarie-Hastings Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Macquarie-Hastings Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Macquarie at 4 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Laurieton (12.6 NM SW), Bobin (36.4 NM WSW), Wingham (37.4 NM SW), FORSTER (48.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Macquarie-Hastings Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Macquarie-Hastings Shire Lighthouses 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 Port Macquarie-Hastings Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Macquarie-Hastings Shire Lighthouses 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.