Designed by colonial architect James Barnet and built in 1879 it is situated on a headland between Lighthouse Beach and Shelly Beach just north of the Richmond River mouth at Ballina. It is only 7 metres in height. Continue reading Richmond River Lighthouse, Ballina
Built in 1899 and situated on the easternmost point is the country’s most powerful light. Designed by Charles Harding in the style of colonial architect James Barnet. It is a most imposing structure. When we visit there is a traffic … Continue reading Cape Byron Light
Griffiths Island lighthouse, Port Fairy. The lighthouse was built around 1859. The island is named after John Griffiths a sealer who founded whaling there. It is cut off from the mainland by the Moyne River. In the early days the … Continue reading Griffiths Island Lighthouse
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