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About Wedge Island Lighthouse
Wedge Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the Australian state of South Australia located on Wedge Island at the entrance to Spencer Gulf.
It was first lit on 29 March 1911 and rebuilt in 1970 and is located on the highest point of the island. During the Second World War the RAAF operated No. 7 radar station at the lighthouse site, with a staff of about 30. This station was disbanded in November 1945.
Location
Wedge Island Lighthouse is located in South Australia at approximately -35.17666667°, 136.48833333°. A map pin at these coordinates will take you to the approximate lighthouse site — note that some historic lights are on active marine reserves, islands or private land, and visiting may require a boat or permit.
Visiting Wedge Island Lighthouse
Access to Australian lighthouses varies widely. Some are on publicly accessible headlands with car parks and interpretive signage; others are on remote islands that require chartered boats. Most operational lights managed by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) are not open to the public interior, but the grounds and keepers' cottages at heritage-listed stations are often open during daylight hours.
If you're planning a visit, check with the relevant state parks service or heritage body for current conditions, access restrictions and opening times. Many of Australia's finest lighthouses are within national parks, and fees may apply.
Further reading
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