Flat Top Island Light, Timber-framed lighthouse on Flat Top Island, Queensland.
The lighthouse stands at a height of 10 meters with galvanized iron plates covering its internal timber frame structure at the mouth of Pioneer River.
Construction of the lighthouse began in December 1877, and after installation of permanent lighting apparatus, it officially activated on December 27, 1879.
The lighthouse served as a critical navigation point for maritime traffic, guiding vessels toward Mackay Harbor while indicating nearby dangerous shoals and reefs.
Located 6.5 kilometers east of Mackay, the inactive lighthouse remains on site and can be reached only by boat from the mainland.
During the January 1918 Mackay cyclone, this lighthouse remained as the single structure standing on Flat Top Island, demonstrating its structural resilience.
Location: Queensland
Inception: 1878
GPS coordinates: -21.16150,149.24671
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:45
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