Cape Martin Lighthouse

Cape Martin Lighthouse is a white concrete tower with a lantern mounted near Rivoli Bay, standing approximately 12 meters in height. The structure emits four white flashes every 20 seconds and remains visible to vessels operating far out at sea.

The tower was constructed in the 1960s using light apparatus from the former Penguin Island Lighthouse. This reuse of equipment marked a turning point in maritime navigation technology for the region.

The lighthouse represents a bridge between seafaring heritage and contemporary navigation technology in this coastal area. Its role in guiding vessels continues to shape how people relate to the maritime tradition here.

The tower is visible from the coast and sits in an open windswept area near Rivoli Bay. Visitors should be aware that the immediate surroundings are rocky and access to the tower itself may be restricted or not permitted.

In the 1980s the structure had to be raised by several meters because sand dunes were accumulating along the coast. This heightening was necessary to ensure the light remained visible above the growing dunes.

GPS coordinates: -37.48971,140.01261

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:29