Point King Lighthouse, Heritage lighthouse at King Point, Albany, Australia

Point King Lighthouse is a lighthouse structure located at the northern entrance of Princess Royal Harbour, built with stone walls and brick details around its openings. The ruins still display the 19th-century construction methods and architectural features that made it functional for maritime navigation.

The British Government proposed two lighthouses in 1857, at Point King and on Breaksea Island, after the Crimean War revived the mail-boat route through Albany; the prefabricated lights arrived in June and the Point King light began operating on New Year's Day 1858, with William Hill as keeper. Joseph Nelson, Samuel Mitchell and John Reddin kept it until it was made redundant in June 1911. The roof and wooden tower were lost long ago, and in 2011 the Albany City Council set aside A$20,000 to stabilise the ruins.

The lighthouse marks how important safe shipping routes became for international trade in early colonial times. Visitors today can see these maritime connections reflected in what remains of the structure.

The site is accessible via marked pathways in Albany with information panels explaining its significance. Wear sturdy shoes since the paths cross uneven ground, and be prepared for changing coastal weather conditions.

The light was operated by hand and the keeper lived in the dwelling beneath the tower, so the same person trimmed the wick and watched the harbour. William Hill held that post from New Year's Day 1858, followed by Joseph Nelson, Samuel Mitchell and John Reddin until the light went out in 1911.