Cape Nelson Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse on the Victorian coast, Australia
The Cape Nelson Lighthouse features a white tower with red accents and includes a long stone wall extending 435 meters around the property.
The lighthouse began operations in 1884 after extensive construction work involving thirty quarry workers and fifteen teams transporting dressed stone from Portland.
The lighthouse reserve maintains original keeper quarters and structures that represent nineteenth-century Australian maritime infrastructure and technological advancement.
Daily guided tours commence at 11:30 AM, allowing visitors to climb 32 meters for panoramic views of the surrounding Victorian coastline.
In 1934, Cape Nelson became one of the first Australian lighthouses to convert to electric operation, marking a significant technological advancement in maritime safety.
GPS coordinates: -38.43094,141.54289
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:10
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