Wharton Reef Light, Townsville
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Wharton Reef Light is an inactive lighthouse which used to be located on Wharton Reef in Princess Charlotte Bay off the Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia. When it was deactivated in 1990 it was donated to the Townsville Maritime Museum and it is now on display near the museum. It is the only survivor of a series of twenty automatic lighthouses installed in Queensland during the "Golden Age of Australian Lighthouses" from 1913 to the early 1920s. ()
Coordinates: 19°15'36"S, 146°49'19"E
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Townsville
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Day trips
Wharton Reef Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Reef HQ, Museum of Tropical Queensland, Townsville Sports Reserve, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Wharton Reef Light?
Nearby attractions include Maritime Museum Of Townsville, Townsville (3 min walk), Bay Rock Light, Townsville (4 min walk), Reef HQ, Townsville (5 min walk), Museum of Tropical Queensland, Townsville (6 min walk).
How to get to Wharton Reef Light by public transport?
The nearest stations to Wharton Reef Light:
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- Bus Hub Stop A (9 min walk)
- Bus Hub Stop B (10 min walk)
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- Magnetic Island Ferries - Townsville terminal (11 min walk)
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- Townsville (30 min walk)