Emery Point Light, lighthouse in Australia

Emery Point Light is a lighthouse at Larrakeyah Barracks, the main Australian Defence Force base in the Northern Territory, at the entrance to Port Darwin. The current tower, dating from 1915, is a square metal skeletal tower painted white, topped with a lantern. It stands 31 feet (9.4 m) from base to lantern, with a focal height of 60 feet (18 m) above sea level.

A light was first established here in 1900 using a gas lamp, and a new, stronger tower replaced it in 1915. During Cyclone Tracy in 1974, it was the only navigation light that continued operating during the severe storm, helping ships navigate safely.

Emery Point Light takes its name from Lieutenant Emery, who discovered fresh water at the base of a nearby cliff. The structure stands on the grounds of Larrakeyah Barracks and shapes the visual identity of Darwin's port as a visible symbol of the area's maritime history.

The lighthouse stands on military base grounds and is not open to the public. You can view the structure from the nearby coastline and enjoy views of the sea from a distance without being able to approach it directly.

The original 1900 light was an occulting lamp with a 1.5-second eclipse every six seconds and a range of 17 nautical miles. Today's signal flashes three times every 15 seconds, red toward -181° and white from 335° to 139°.