Macquarie Lighthouse, Lighthouse in Vaucluse, Australia
The cylindrical white tower rises 26 meters above Dunbar Head, featuring horizontal black stripes that enhance maritime visibility along Sydney's coastline point.
Governor Macquarie commissioned the original structure in 1816, making it the first lighthouse in Australia, with the current building dating from 1883.
The lighthouse grounds contain the original keeper's cottage, demonstrating the maritime heritage and early colonial development of New South Wales.
The automated navigation system guides vessels approaching Sydney Harbour with an eight-second flash sequence visible up to 25 nautical miles at sea.
Francis Greenway, a convicted forger turned colonial architect, designed the first structure using local sandstone, earning his freedom through this project.
Location: Woollahra Municipal Council
GPS coordinates: -33.85397,151.28519
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:30
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