Port Adelaide Lighthouse

Built 1869Heritage listedSouth Australia
Port Adelaide Lighthouse

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About Port Adelaide Lighthouse

Port Adelaide Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the North Parade of Port Adelaide. It was first lit in 1869 at the entrance to the Port River near Outer Harbor. In 1901, it was moved to the Neptune Islands and relocated to the current location in 1986. It is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register since 1980. It is occasionally lit on weekends and for special events.

Visiting Port Adelaide Lighthouse

  • Location: 34.8425°S, 138.5042°E — view on Google Maps
  • Nearest town: Adelaide, South Australia (13 km south-east) — see accommodation in Adelaide
  • 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.