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About West Channel Pile Light
The West Channel Pile Light is an active two-storey octagonal lighthouse in Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia. It was built in 1881, replacing a lightship installed in 1854, to mark the north-east end of the West Sand. The site is listed in the Victorian Heritage Register.
Visiting West Channel Pile Light
- Location: 38.1928°S, 144.7564°E — view on Google Maps
- Nearest town: Queenscliff, Victoria (11 km south-west) — 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.
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Further reading
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