Robe Lighthouse

Robe Lighthouse is a white concrete tower on South Australia's coast that rises 19 meters high with a base that narrows toward the top. The structure guides ships and is surrounded by a park with signs explaining how it works and what it was built from.

The tower was built in 1972 as an automated structure to replace an older lighthouse that had guided ships in the region for many years. A special lens from another location was installed to continue this navigation work.

The lighthouse represents Robe's past as a major wool export harbor and shows how the coastal town evolved over time. Today it reminds visitors of the deep connection between this place and the sea that has shaped life here.

The lighthouse grounds are open to visitors and easy to walk around with clear paths through the area. Wear sturdy shoes since the terrain can be uneven and coastal weather can change quickly.

The tower uses a special rotating lens made in 1935 that once worked on another island in the Bass Strait before being moved here. This optical device sends light far out across the water to guide ships from great distances away.