Hornby Lighthouse

Lighthouse Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Hornby Lighthouse, also known as South Head Lower Light or South Head Signal Station, is a heritage-listed active lighthouse located on the tip of South Head, New South Wales, Australia. The iconic red and white striped tower is surrounded by magnificent views of Sydney Harbour, Middle Head, North Head, and the Pacific Ocean. It's a great spot for whale watching in winter. The lighthouse was built in 1858 following the wrecking of the Dunbar at the foot of South Head and is accessible via the South Head heritage trail, an easy walk that leaves from Camp Cove at Watsons Bay

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Hornby Lighthouse and followed the South Head Heritage trail to get there

Highlights: We enjoyed the views and the history of the lighthouse ✨