Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light

Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light is an active lighthouse located on the east side of the entrance to Vaucluse Bay in Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia. It serves as the rear range light companion to the Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light, into Vaucluse Bay. The distance between the two lights is 945 metres (3,100 ft).

Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light
LocationVaucluse
New South Wales
Australia
Coordinates33°51′29.47″S 151°16′22.58″E
Tower
Constructed1884 (first)
Constructionconcrete tower
Height26 feet (7.9 m)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower and conical roof
Light
First lit1910 (current)
Focal height275 feet (84 m)
Range5 nautical miles (9.3 km)
CharacteristicF R

It is one of four lighthouses in a style sometimes called "Disney Castle", the others being Grotto Point Light, Parriwi Head Light and Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light.[1]

The light is shone through a window.

Site operation and visiting

The light is operated by the Sydney Ports Corporation. It is located on private land, not accessible to the public, but easily seen from 12 Wentworth Road.

See also

References

  1. Morcombe, John (7 August 2015). "The master mariner who was a leading light behind the leading line". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 March 2022.


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