Cape Cleveland Light

Cape Cleveland Light is a white cylindrical tower with a red top standing at the northern tip of Cleveland Bay. The structure consists of a timber frame reinforced with galvanized iron plates and rises approximately 11 meters above the surrounding landscape.

The lighthouse was constructed in 1879 under Colonial Architect F.D.G. Stanley's direction to guide ships safely through coastal waters. It later served military purposes and played an important role in coastal defense during World War II.

The lighthouse played a strategic role during World War II as an observation post for Allied forces, with additional military structures constructed around the site.

The site is best visited in clear weather when visibility across the waters is at its best. The location sits on the coast and is easily accessible to visitors.

Lighthouse keepers once wound its clockwork mechanism every 75 minutes until 1926, when an acetylene gas lamp system replaced the original light source. This automation transformed daily life for those working at this remote location.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 1879

GPS coordinates: -19.18297,147.01540

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:23