Norah Head Light

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Norah Head Light stands as a sentinel on the New South Wales coast of Australia, a beacon of maritime safety and a historical monument. Constructed in 1903, this heritage-listed lighthouse has been guiding vessels safely to shore for over a century, with its light visible for 28 nautical miles.

The lighthouse is a classic example of early 20th-century design, with its elegant white tower rising 27 meters above the headland. Its location, Norah Head, offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, making it not only vital for navigation but also a picturesque destination for visitors.

Norah Head Light was built in response to public demand after a series of shipwrecks near the coast. It is equipped with a Fresnel lens, a remarkable piece of technology for its time, which has been meticulously maintained. The lighthouse is also surrounded by the keeper's quarters, which have been converted into a museum and visitor accommodation, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the maritime history of the area.

The site is open for tours, providing an educational experience that highlights the historical significance of the lighthouse and the role it has played in ensuring the safety of seafarers. Climbing the spiral staircase to the lantern room reveals panoramic views that are as captivating now as they were when the lighthouse first cast its reassuring light over the treacherous coastline.

Coordinates: 33°16'54"S, 151°34'34"E

Location

40 Bush StNorah Head 2263 New South WalesAustralia

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+61 452 564 102

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Norah Head Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Norah Head Lightstation Precinct, Tuggerah Lake, Budgewoi Lake, Lake Munmorah.

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Park
Norah Head Lightstation Precinct, Norah Head
3 min walk • Norah Head Lightstation Precinct is a heritage-listed former lighthouse precinct located at Bush Street, Norah Head in the Central Coast local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
5.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tuggerah Lake
139 min walk • Tuggerah Lake, an intermittently open intermediate wave dominated barrier estuary that is part of the Tuggerah Lakes, is located within the Central Coast Council local government area in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.
3.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Budgewoi Lake
96 min walk • The Budgewoi Lake, a lagoon that is part of the Tuggerah Lakes, is located within the Central Coast Council local government area in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Munmorah
121 min walk • Lake Munmorah or Munmorah Lake, a lagoon that is part of the Tuggerah Lakes, is located within the Central Coast Council local government area in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The lake is located near the settlement of Lake Munmorah and is situated about 110 kilometres north of Sydney.
5.8 miSW
Bridge
The Entrance Bridge
149 min walk • The Entrance Bridge is a road bridge that carries the Central Coast Highway across the Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Channel and joins the towns of The Entrance and The Entrance North, located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia.
3.9 miN
National park
Bird Island Nature Reserve
100 min walk • The Bird Island Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve located near Lake Munmorah on the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The island is situated 1.4 kilometres off the east coast of New South Wales, within the Tasman Sea. The reserve may be seen from the lighthouse at Norah Head.
3.7 miSW
National park
Wyrrabalong National Park
95 min walk • The Wyrrabalong National Park is a coastal national park that is located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, in eastern Australia.