Description: An Australian Lighthouse web site by Kevin vk2ce with a complete listing of all Australian Lighthouses..
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As is the case in most countries, there are no longer any manned lighthouses in Australia. The last was Maatsuyker Island in Tasmania and it was de-manned in December 1995. Most lighthouses now belong to the various State Parks and Wildlife Services. Some are still operational with a caretaker who makes weather reports and maintains the property. Others are open for rental purposes and others have just been sadly left to decay and be demolished by vandals.
This web site contains a list of major Australian Coastal Maritime Navigation aids including 'traditional-type' lighthouses and the newer solar powered automated lights which have replaced quite a few lighthouses. The list shows the type of structure, position co-ordinates, height and size, age and other details but it should be noted that it does not purport to be 100% accurate nor as a reference for safety reasons. Please see disclaimer on the list page.
The site also contains lighthouse oriented amateur radio information which used to be on my other web site vk2ce.com such as the International Lighthouse/Lightship annual weekend event.