Low Head Lighthouse

Tasmania
Low Head Lighthouse

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About Low Head Lighthouse

Low Head Lighthouse is in Low Head, Tasmania, about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of George Town on the east side of the mouth of the Tamar River. It was the third lighthouse to be constructed in Australia, and it is also Australia's oldest continuously used pilot station. This light is now unmanned and automated.

Visiting Low Head Lighthouse

  • Location: 41.0504°S, 146.7894°E — view on Google Maps
  • Nearest town: Devonport, Tasmania (40 km west) — see accommodation in Devonport
  • 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.