Goods Island Light

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Goods Island Light

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About Goods Island Light

Goods Island Light is an active lighthouse located on the highest point of Goods Island (Palilag), an island in the Torres Strait, belonging to Queensland, Australia. It serves as the rear light of the Goods Island Range, pointing out the entrance to Normanby Sound.

Visiting Goods Island Light

  • Location: 10.5652°S, 142.1520°E — view on Google Maps
  • Nearest town: Thursday Island, Queensland (7 km east) — see accommodation in Thursday Island
  • 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.