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About Point Lonsdale Lighthouse
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse, also known as the Point Lonsdale Signal Station, is close to the township of Point Lonsdale in the Borough of Queenscliffe, Victoria, Australia. It stands at the eastern end of the Bellarine Peninsula, on the western side of the entrance to Port Phillip from Bass Strait, on a headland overlooking The Rip, a stretch of water considered one of the more treacherous navigable passages in the world, and the only seaborne approach to Melbourne.
It is operated by the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne).
Visiting Point Lonsdale Lighthouse
- Location: 38.2919°S, 144.6139°E — view on Google Maps
- Nearest town: Queenscliff, Victoria (5 km north-east) — see accommodation in Queenscliff
- 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.
Further reading
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