East Vernon Light

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East Vernon Light

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About East Vernon Light

East Vernon Light is an active lighthouse in the Northern Territory of Australia located in the Clarence Strait on the southern coast of East Vernon Island. The lighthouse guards the northeastern approach to Darwin.

Visiting East Vernon Light

  • Location: 12.0772°S, 131.0953°E — view on Google Maps
  • Nearest town: Darwin, Northern Territory (51 km south-west) — see accommodation in Darwin
  • Access: Conditions vary by site. Some lighthouses sit on public headlands with car parks and interpretive signage; others are on islands or in active marine reserves requiring a boat or permit. Check with the relevant state parks service or heritage body for current access, opening times and fees before visiting.

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Further reading

Read more on Wikipedia → — used under CC BY-SA 4.0. This article includes contributions from the Wikipedia community.