South Solitary Island Light, Maritime navigation lighthouse on South Solitary Island, New South Wales, Australia
The cylindrical concrete tower rises 12 meters from its base, featuring a white paint scheme and a lantern room at the summit.
Colonial architect James Barnet designed this lighthouse, which commenced operations in 1880 as the first kerosene-powered beacon in New South Wales.
Three families of lighthouse keepers maintained the maritime traditions at this remote location until 1975, when automated systems replaced manual operations.
The lighthouse generates power through solar panels and produces a white flash every five seconds, visible for 15 nautical miles across the ocean.
The lighthouse stands on an isolated island accessible only by helicopter, making it the most remote light station in New South Wales.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1880
Architects: James Barnet
Height: 12 m
GPS coordinates: -30.20676,153.26737
Latest update: March 10, 2025 22:27
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