Macquarie Lighthouse, Sydney

Name: Macquarie Lighthouse
Address: Old South Head Rd., Sydney, 2030, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 8969 2100

#150 among attractions in Sydney

Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, Park

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Facts and practical information

The Macquarie Lighthouse, also known as South Head Upper Light, is the first, and is the longest serving, lighthouse site in Australia. It is located on Dunbar Head, on the Old South Head Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The lighthouse is situated approximately 2 kilometres south of South Head near the entrance to Sydney Harbour. There has been a navigational aid in this vicinity since 1791 and a lighthouse near the present site since 1818. The current heritage-listed lighthouse was completed in 1883. The lighthouse and associated buildings were designed by James Barnet and built from 1881 to 1883. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 282 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°51'14"S, 151°17'6"E

Address

Old South Head Rd.Eastern Suburbs (Vaucluse)Sydney 2030 Australia

Contact

+61 2 8969 2100

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Macquarie Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wentworth Memorial Church, Nielsen Park, South Head General Cemetery, Vaucluse House.

0.6 miW
Church
Wentworth Memorial Church, Sydney
16 min walk • Wentworth Memorial Church is a heritage-listed former Anglican church building located at 32B Fitzwilliam Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Clarke Gazzard and Partners and built by Monteith Constructions, with Miller Milston and Ferris as engineers.
1 miW
Park, Beach
Nielsen Park, Sydney
27 min walk • Nielsen Park is a heritage-listed historic site, park and nature reserve located at Greycliffe Avenue, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~1980 ftSW
Cemetery
South Head General Cemetery, Sydney
10 min walk • The South Head General Cemetery is a heritage-listed cemetery located at 793 Old South Head Road, Vaucluse, Waverley Municipality, New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1868 to 1950. It is also known as Old South Head Cemetery and the South Head Cemetery. The property is owned by Waverley Municipal Council.
0.7 miW
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, History museum
Vaucluse House, Sydney
18 min walk • Vaucluse House is a heritage-listed residence, colonial farm and country estate and now tourist attraction, house museum and public park located at 69a Wentworth Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
0.6 miW
Mausoleum
Wentworth Mausoleum, Sydney
16 min walk • Wentworth Mausoleum is a heritage-listed mausoleum located at 5 Chapel Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1872 to 1874 by Mansfield Brothers, architects. It is also known as Wentworth Mausoleum and site.
~960 ftN
Park
Signal Hill Battery, Sydney
5 min walk • The Signal Hill Battery was constructed in 1892–3 at Watsons Bay and is adjacent to the Signal Hill Lighthouse on Old South Head Road.
0.7 miNW
Lighthouse
Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light, Sydney
18 min walk • Vaucluse Bay Range Front 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 front range light into Vaucluse Bay. The distance between the lights is 945 metres.
1 miW
Park
Strickland House, Sydney
26 min walk • Strickland House is a heritage-listed former residence and convalescent home and now functions, film studio, urban park and visitor attraction located at 52 Vaucluse Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by John F.
0.8 miSW
Lighthouse
Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light, Sydney
20 min walk • 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.
1.5 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Western Channel Pile Light, Sydney
40 min walk • Western Channel Pile Light, also known as the West Wedding Cake due to its shape, is an active pile lighthouse located at the Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, off Georges Head at Mosman. It marks the western end of the Sow and Pigs Reef.
1.2 miSW
Tree
Site of Ficus superba var. henneana tree, Sydney
31 min walk • Site of Ficus superba var. henneana tree is a heritage-listed individual tree at 3-4 Fernleigh Gardens, Rose Bay in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was planted during 1827.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Macquarie Lighthouse?

Nearby attractions include Signal Hill Battery, Sydney (5 min walk), South Head General Cemetery, Sydney (10 min walk), Wentworth Memorial Church, Sydney (16 min walk), Wentworth Mausoleum, Sydney (16 min walk).

How to get to Macquarie Lighthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Macquarie Lighthouse:

Ferry

Watsons Bay Wharf • Lines: F7 (20 min walk)