Point Charles Light

Built 1893OperationalNorthern Territory
Point Charles Light

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About Point Charles Light

Point Charles Light, known officially as the Charles Point Lighthouse, is an active lighthouse located on a headland at the northern end of the Cox Peninsula, 21 kilometres (13 mi) northwest of Port Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Established in 1893, it is the oldest lighthouse in the Northern Territory.

Visiting Point Charles Light

  • Location: 12.3893°S, 130.6307°E — view on Google Maps
  • Nearest town: Mandorah, Northern Territory (15 km east) — see accommodation in Mandorah
  • 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

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