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  • Kiama, Australia

    Kiama, Australia

    The Blowhole.

    AustraliaKiamalighthouseNSWtravel

  • Stoer Head Lighthouse, Scotland

    Stoer Head Lighthouse, Scotland

    Stoer Head Lighthouse, Scotland

    Great BritainScotlandSutherlandUKUnited Kingdomlighthousetravel

  • South Stack Lighthouse, Wales

    South Stack Lighthouse, Wales

    South Stack Lighthouse, Wales

    AngleseyDaniel AlexanderGreat BritainlighthouseSouth StacktravelUKUnited KingdomWales

  • Fingal Head, NSW, Australia

    Fingal Head, NSW, Australia

    Fingal Head Light, just south of the border with Queensland. Designed by James Barnet, constructed 1878.

    AustraliaFingal HeadFingal Head LighthouseheritageJames BarnetlighthouseNSW

  • Norah Head, NSW, Australia

    Norah Head, NSW, Australia

    Path to Norah Head Lighthouse, built 1903.

    AustraliaCharles HardingJames BarnetNSWNorah Headlighthouse

  • Norah Head, NSW, Australia

    Norah Head, NSW, Australia

    Path to Norah Head Lighthouse, built 1903.

    AustraliaCharles HardingJames BarnetNSWNorah Headlighthouse

  • Norah Head, NSW, Australia

    Norah Head, NSW, Australia

    Detail from Norah Head Lighthouse, built 1903.

    AustraliaCharles HardingJames BarnetNSWNorah Headlighthouse

  • Norah Head, NSW, Australia

    Norah Head, NSW, Australia

    Norah Head Lighthouse, built 1903.

    AustraliaCharles HardingJames BarnetNSWNorah Headlighthouse

  • Norah Head, NSW, Australia

    Norah Head, NSW, Australia

    Lighthouse keeper's cottage for Norah Head Lighthouse.

    AustraliaCharles HardingJames BarnetNSWNorah Headlighthousesign

  • Norah Head, NSW, Australia

    Norah Head, NSW, Australia

    Norah Head Lighthouse, built 1903. In the foreground is the former Flag Storage Locker; one of the lighthouse-keeper dwellings is in the distance.

    AustraliaCharles HardingJames BarnetNSWNorah Headheritagelighthouse

  • Dover, England

    Dover, England

    Pharos (Roman lighthouse), Dover Castle.

    castleDoverEnglandKentlighthousetravelUKUnited Kingdom

  • Jervis Bay, NSW, Australia

    Jervis Bay, NSW, Australia

    Point Perpendicular Lighthouse. Designed by Charles Harding, and built 1883-1889 to replace one which had been incorrectly sited at nearby Cape George.

    The last keeper finished in 1993, when the lighthouse was completely automated.

    AustraliaCharles HardingJervis BayNSWPoint Perpendicular Lighthouselighthouse

  • Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Sydney, NSW, Australia

    The Macquarie Lighthouse. Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway and constructed in 1818 (though there was a navigational aid on this site from 1791), it was Australia's First Lighthouse.

    This lighthouse was replaced by a similar structure in 1883; designed by Colonial Architect James Barnet. The crown is the most obvious change from the original (the tower itself is almost a copy) - allowing for a much larger, more powerful light source.

    AustraliaFrancis GreenwayJames BarnetLighthouse ReserveNSWSydneySydney Harbour Federation TrustVaucluseheritagelighthouse

  • Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Sydney, NSW, Australia

    The Macquarie Lighthouse. Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway and constructed in 1818 (though there was a navigational aid on this site from 1791), it was Australia's First Lighthouse.

    This lighthouse was replaced by a similar structure in 1883; designed by Colonial Architect James Barnet. The crown is the most obvious change from the original (the tower itself is almost a copy) - allowing for a much larger, more powerful light source.

    AustraliaFrancis GreenwayJames BarnetLighthouse ReserveNSWSydneySydney Harbour Federation TrustVaucluselighthouse

  • Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Cape Bowling Green Light. Built in 1874, and originally sited on Cape Bowling Green, QLD, Australia. In 1987 the lighthouse was replaced, and the original structure (the one pictured) was shipped to the Maritime Museum in Sydney.

    Reassembled in 1994.

    AustraliaDarling HarbourNSWRalph DarlingSydneyflaglighthousemuseum

  • Newcastle, NSW, Australia

    Newcastle, NSW, Australia

    Nobby's Head Light and Signal Station on Coal Island (later renamed Nobby’s Island). Designed by Alexander Dawson, built 1858.

    Alexander DawsonAustraliaNSWNewcastlelighthouse

  • Acre, Israel

    Acre, Israel

    One of the world's oldest port cities, Acre.

    AcreHaifa BayIsraelbeachlighthousepanotravel

  • Near Penmon, Angelsey, Wales

    Near Penmon, Angelsey, Wales

    Trwyn Du Lighthouse, near Penmon. Designed by James Walker, constructed 1835-1838.

    Unmanned since 1922, converted to solar power in 1996.

    AngleseyGreat BritainPenmonUKUnited KingdomWaleslighthousetravel

  • Sydney, Australia

    Sydney, Australia

    Keeper's Cottage for the Macquarie Lighthouse, Lighthouse Reserve. Constructed 1881.

    AustraliaFrancis GreenwayLighthouse ReserveNSWSydneySydney Harbour Federation TrustVaucluselighthousesign

  • Moeraki, South Island, New Zealand

    Moeraki, South Island, New Zealand

    The Katiki Point Lighthouse, also known as Moeraki Lighthouse. Constructed 1878.

    Moeraki LighthouseNew ZealandSouth Islandlighthousesigntravel

  • Moeraki, South Island, New Zealand

    Moeraki, South Island, New Zealand

    The Katiki Point Lighthouse, also known as Moeraki Lighthouse. Constructed 1878.

    Moeraki LighthouseNew ZealandSouth Islandlighthousesigntravel

  • Edinburgh, Scotland

    Edinburgh, Scotland

    Newhaven Harbour. The prominent red building is Harry Ramsden's Restaurant, formerly the Newhaven Fishmarket.

    EdinburghGreat BritainNewhavenScotlandUKUnited Kingdomlighthouserestauranttravel

  • Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    The Australian National Maritime Museum. Designed by Philip Cox, and opened in 1991.

    img003AustraliaDarling HarbourNSWPyrmontRalph DarlingSydneyconstructionflaglighthousemuseumwharf

  • Bradleys Head, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Bradleys Head, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Bradleys Head Light, the sibling of Robertson Point Light. Constructed 1905, still active.

    AustraliaBradley's HeadMosmanNSWPort JacksonSydneySydney Harbourferrylighthouse

  • Akaroa, South Island, New Zealand

    Akaroa, South Island, New Zealand

    Akaroa Lighthouse. Constructed 1880, it was originally sited at Akaroa Heads.

    When a replacement light was installed (1977), the lighthouse was relocated to its current position at Cemetery Point, above Akaroa township.

    AkaroaNew ZealandSouth Islandlighthousepanopiertravel

  • Low Head, Tasmania

    Low Head, Tasmania

    Low Head Lighthouse, Bass Strait. This is the second tower on the site : the original was designed by Colonial Architect John Lee Archer in response to several shipping accidents nearby (notably that of the 'Hebe' on 15 June 1808), first lit on 27 December 1833 (Tasmania's second, third in Australia).

    The current tower was designed by Marine Board architect Robert Huckson, and constructed 1880s. Initially painted entirely white, the red band was added 5 January 1926 - to improve visibility during daylight hours.

    lighthouseAustraliaGeorge BassJohn Lee ArcherLow HeadMatthew FlindersTASTasmaniaWilliam Patersonheritagepano

  • Low Head, Tasmania

    Low Head, Tasmania

    Low Head Lighthouse, Bass Strait. This is the second tower on the site : the original was designed by Colonial Architect John Lee Archer in response to several shipping accidents nearby (notably that of the 'Hebe' on 15 June 1808), first lit on 27 December 1833 (Tasmania's second, third in Australia).

    The current tower was designed by Marine Board architect Robert Huckson, and constructed 1880s. Initially painted entirely white, the red band was added 5 January 1926 - to improve visibility during daylight hours.

    AustraliaGeorge BassJohn Lee ArcherLow HeadMatthew FlindersTASTasmaniaWilliam Patersonlighthouse

  • Low Head, Tasmania

    Low Head, Tasmania

    Low Head Lighthouse, Bass Strait. This is the second tower on the site : the original was designed by Colonial Architect John Lee Archer in response to several shipping accidents nearby (notably that of the 'Hebe' on 15 June 1808), first lit on 27 December 1833 (Tasmania's second, third in Australia).

    The current tower was designed by Marine Board architect Robert Huckson, and constructed 1880s. Initially painted entirely white, the red band was added 5 January 1926 - to improve visibility during daylight hours.

    AustraliaGeorge BassJohn Lee ArcherLow HeadMatthew FlindersTASTasmaniaWilliam Patersonlighthousesign

  • Low Head, Tasmania

    Low Head, Tasmania

    Low Head Lighthouse, Bass Strait. This is the second tower on the site : the original was designed by Colonial Architect John Lee Archer in response to several shipping accidents nearby (notably that of the 'Hebe' on 15 June 1808), first lit on 27 December 1833 (Tasmania's second, third in Australia).

    The current tower was designed by Marine Board architect Robert Huckson, and constructed 1880s. Initially painted entirely white, the red band was added 5 January 1926 - to improve visibility during daylight hours.

    AustraliaGeorge BassJohn Lee ArcherLow HeadMatthew FlindersTASTasmaniaWilliam Patersonlighthouse

  • Bradleys Head, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Bradleys Head, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Bradleys Head Light, the sibling of Robertson Point Light. Constructed 1905, still active.

    AustraliaBradley's HeadMosmanNSWPort JacksonSydneySydney Harbouraeroplanelighthouse

  • Mosman, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Mosman, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    The Parriwi Head Light (aka 'Rosherville Light', 'Port Jackson Entrance Range Rear Light') near Parriwi Road. Designed by architect Maurice Festus, constructed 1911.

    It's paired with the Grotto Point Lighthouse on the headland opposite.

    AustraliaMaurice FestusMosmanNSWSydneylighthouse

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