Year first constructed 1859 Automated 1993 Height 19 m Range 33,336 m | Year first lit 1859 Opened 1859 Focal height 117 m NGA number 7300 | |
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Location Wilsons PromontoryVictoriaAustralia Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern Similar South East Point, Point Hicks, South Point (Wilsons Promontory) | ||
Wilsons promontory lighthouse trek
Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse is situated on South East Point, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia. From its point on the peninsula, it commands almost 360° views of Bass Strait. The Wilson's Promontory lighthouse is the southernmost lighthouse on mainland Australia. Experiencing its spectacular location is well worth the 18-kilometre (11 mi) walk from the nearest town, Tidal River. Dormitory-style accommodation is available in the lighthouse.
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The lighthouse protects shipping travelling through Bass Strait. The Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse is the main part of the Wilsons Promontory Lightstation.
Wilsons promontory lighthouse
History
The lighthouse was constructed with the use of convict labour over a period of approximately seven years starting in 1853 through to completion in 1859. The lighthouse stands 19 metres (62 ft) tall and along with the keeper's cottage is constructed from local granite. From 1869 to 1878 the lighthouse keeper was Captain Thomas Musgrave.
