Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse
Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse is situated on South East Point, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia. From its point on the peninsula, it commands almost 360° views of Bass Strait. The Wilson's Promontory lighthouse is the southernmost lighthouse on mainland Australia, and is approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) from the nearest town, Tidal River. Dormitory-style accommodation is available in the lighthouse.
Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse | |
| Location | Wilsons Promontory Victoria Australia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39°07′46.6″S 146°25′27.3″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1859 |
| Construction | granite tower |
| Automated | 1993 |
| Height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | unpainted grey tower, white balcony and lantern |
| Power source | solar power |
| Operator | Parks Victoria |
| Heritage | Victorian War Heritage Inventory listing, National Trust of Australia (Victoria) listing, listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1859 |
| Focal height | 117 metres (384 ft) |
| Intensity | 51,000 cd |
| Range | 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 7.5s |
The lighthouse protects shipping travelling through Bass Strait. The Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse is the main part of the Wilsons Promontory Lightstation.
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