Cape Bruny Lighthouse, Historical lighthouse in South Bruny Island, Australia.
The stone lighthouse tower rises 114 meters above the coastline, featuring a cast-iron spiral staircase that leads to the observation deck.
Built in 1836 using convict labor and locally quarried dolerite, this maritime structure served as a critical navigation point for 158 years until 1996.
Captain William Hawkins held the position of head lighthouse keeper for 37 years from 1877 to 1914, setting an Australian record for duration of service.
The lighthouse offers guided tours where visitors can climb to the top, but advance reservations are necessary due to limited daily availability.
Early keepers maintained their own gardens and livestock within the lighthouse grounds, with remnants of a convict garden still visible near the beach.
GPS coordinates: -43.49109,147.14225
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:21
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