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Port Waratah Lighthouse

F White/Red/Green🇦🇺Newcastle, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Waratah Lighthouse

The Port Waratah Lighthouse is a triangular steel skeletal tower that measures 60 meters in height. The light source is situated 64 meters above sea level, projecting a beam with a geographic range of 20.6 nautical miles. Its illumination cycles through white, red, and green signals. This structure is located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, near the Kooragang Island dock area and approximately 2 kilometers from the main port facilities.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the entrance to the Hunter River for commercial vessels approaching the Kooragang Island dock area. Its specific light signals provide directional information, assisting in the safe navigation of ships within this active shipping channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White/Red/Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Raw Code
F W R G
Focal Height
64m
Geographic Range
20.6NM

Location

City
Newcastle
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Region
New South Wales
Sea Region
Hunter River, Kooragang Island dock area of Newcastle, Australia
Latitude
-32.8862°
Longitude
151.7705°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
60m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: triangular steel skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Newcastle, AUS(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
K2760
NGA No.
6125
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Waratah Lighthouse at night?+
Port Waratah displays the characteristic F White/Red/Green. 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Port Waratah Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Waratah Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Newcastle at 0.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Sandgate (3.7 NM WNW), Heatherbrae (6.5 NM NNW), Warners Bay (7.8 NM SW), Beresfield (8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Waratah Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Waratah 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 Waratah Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Waratah 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.