Queenscliff High Light, Black lighthouse in Queenscliff, Australia
The Queenscliff High Light stands 18 meters tall with a cylindrical bluestone tower structure, featuring a balcony and lantern at its summit.
Constructed in 1862, this lighthouse replaced an 1843 sandstone structure that had proved insufficient for guiding vessels through Port Phillip Bay.
The lighthouse represents the maritime development of Victoria during the Australian Gold Rush period when ships carried precious cargo through these waters.
The automated lighthouse emits a beam visible for 14 nautical miles, alternating between fixed and occulting signals every 15 seconds to guide ships.
This structure belongs to an exclusive group as one of only four black lighthouses worldwide and remains the sole example in the Southern Hemisphere.
Location: Victoria
GPS coordinates: -38.27147,144.66167
Latest update: March 15, 2025 16:30
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