Wollongong Head Lighthouse, Automated lighthouse at Flagstaff Point, New South Wales, Australia
The white and red lighthouse structure rises 25 meters above Flagstaff Point, constructed from reinforced concrete to withstand maritime conditions.
The Commonwealth Lighthouse Service completed this structure in 1936, marking the first new lighthouse in New South Wales since 1903.
The lighthouse grounds serve as a gathering place for University of Wollongong students, local residents, and visitors seeking coastal views.
The lighthouse beam reaches 17 nautical miles, with alternating patterns of 4.5 seconds of light followed by 1.5 seconds of darkness.
Three 68-pounder cannons from 1879 remain at the base of the lighthouse, originally installed as defense against potential Russian naval attacks.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1936
GPS coordinates: -34.42194,150.90972
Latest update: April 1, 2025 03:42
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