Cape Bowling Green Light

Cape Bowling Green Light is a lighthouse built from riveted iron plating joined to a framework of Australian hardwood, creating a sturdy maritime structure. The entire building was relocated from its original coastal location to its current position as a preserved artifact.

The lighthouse was built in 1874 to guide ships and prevent coastal disasters through warnings of dangerous waters. It used a kerosene flame combined with a specialized optical lens to project light across considerable distances.

The lighthouse reflects Australia's seafaring past and stands as a reminder of how maritime communities once relied on such structures to navigate coastal waters. Today it represents a connection to those who worked at sea and depended on these guiding lights.

The lighthouse interior is not open to visitors, though the surrounding museum grounds welcome people year-round. Comfortable shoes are useful for exploring the outdoor areas and viewing the structure from different angles.

The entire building was moved from its original coastal location to Sydney, an unusual undertaking for such a large iron structure that few visitors realize today. Lighthouse keepers once battled swarms of insects at the original site, in an area that earned a memorable nickname because of this persistent problem.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1874

Height: 22 m

GPS coordinates: -33.86869,151.19928

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:03