Fort Denison Light, Sydney

Name: Fort Denison Light
Address: Sydney, Australia

#473 among attractions in Sydney

Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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Fort Denison Light, also known as Pinchgut Light, is an active lighthouse located on top of a Martello Tower at Fort Denison, a former penal site and defensive facility occupying a small island in Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. The island is located downstream from the Harbour Bridge near Potts Point and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The fort is also known as "Pinchgut" lending its name to the light. ()

Coordinates: 33°51'17"S, 151°13'34"E

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Fort Denison Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Garden.

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Fort Denison, Sydney
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Which popular attractions are close to Fort Denison Light?

Nearby attractions include Fort Denison, Sydney (1 min walk), Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Sydney (10 min walk), Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre, Sydney (11 min walk), Kirribilli House, Sydney (12 min walk).

How to get to Fort Denison Light by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Denison Light:

Ferry

Garden Island • Lines: F7 (9 min walk)
Circular Quay Wharf 2 • Lines: F2, F7 (23 min walk)

Bus

Cremorne Point Wharf (15 min walk)
Andrew Boy Charlton Pool (17 min walk)

Train

Circular Quay (26 min walk)
Milsons Point (26 min walk)

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (27 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (32 min walk)