Cape Byron Light, Maritime lighthouse at Cape Byron, Australia
The white cylindrical lighthouse rises 23 meters above Cape Byron, marking the easternmost point of mainland Australia's New South Wales coast.
Charles Assinder Harding designed this maritime structure, which began operations in 1901 with a total construction cost of 10,042 British pounds.
The Cape Byron area holds deep significance for Aboriginal communities, who maintained strong connections with these coastal lands for thousands of years.
Visitors access the lighthouse through walking paths from Byron Bay, with guided tours available daily at the maritime museum inside.
The lighthouse produces a light intensity of 2,200,000 candelas, making it Australia's most powerful lighthouse with a white range of 27 nautical miles.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1901
Architects: Charles Assinder Harding
Part of: Cape Byron Lighthouse
GPS coordinates: -28.63860,153.63630
Latest update: May 15, 2025 23:44
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