Wyborn Reef Light

Wyborn Reef Light is a navigational lighthouse located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, featuring a skeletal steel tower structure anchored on concrete piles in shallow waters. The tower houses equipment within a white fiberglass compartment and marks a key passage used by shipping traffic in the region.

The lighthouse was constructed in 1938 by the Public Works Department under harsh conditions in shark-infested waters. Its completion represented a major milestone in establishing modern navigation safety along this section of the Australian coast.

The lighthouse marks the entrance to Albany Passage and functions as a reference point within Australia's maritime navigation infrastructure.

The lighthouse stands isolated in open water and is accessible only by boat from the mainland. Visitors should check tidal conditions and plan visits during calm sea weather to ensure safe access.

The structure contains a white fiberglass machinery hut within its framework and uses a Chance Brothers 375 mm catadioptric Fresnel lens for navigation signals.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 1938

GPS coordinates: -10.81913,142.77501

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02