Point Lonsdale Lighthouse

#55 among destinations in Australia

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Standing sentinel at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse in Australia is a beacon of maritime safety and historical significance. Erected in 1902, this imposing structure has been guiding vessels safely through the treacherous waters known as The Rip, a notorious stretch that has claimed many ships.

The lighthouse, with its classic white and red facade, rises to a height of 21 meters and casts its light 18 nautical miles across the ocean, a crucial guide for the busy shipping lane it oversees. Operated by the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne), the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse is a vital component of the navigational aids that allow ships to pass between the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas.

Visitors to this coastal landmark can not only revel in its historical charm but also enjoy panoramic views of the bay and surrounding landscapes from its observation area. Although access to the interior of the lighthouse is restricted, the exterior and grounds provide ample opportunity for photography, picnicking, and simply soaking in the maritime atmosphere.

Coordinates: 38°17'31"S, 144°36'50"E

Location

9-13 Point Lonsdale RdPoint Lonsdale 3225 VictoriaAustralia

Contact

+61 3 5258 3440

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Point Lonsdale Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Nepean, Queenscliffe Maritime Museum, Queenscliff High Light, Historical Museum.

2.3 miE
Historical place, View point, Forts and castles
Fort Nepean
58 min walk • Fort Nepean, located at the tip of the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, is a historical military fortress that played a significant role in the country's defense system. Situated within the Point Nepean National Park, this former coastal defense site marks...
3.4 miNE
Museum, Military museum, Maritime museum
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum, Queenscliff
88 min walk • The Queenscliffe Maritime Museum is a regional maritime museum in the town of Queenscliff at the entrance from Bass Strait to the bay of Port Phillip in Victoria, south-eastern Australia. It lies within walking distance of the Searoad ferry terminal.
3 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Queenscliff High Light, Queenscliff
76 min walk • The Queenscliff High Light, also variously known as the Black Lighthouse, Fort Queenscliff Lighthouse or Shortland Bluff Light, stands in the grounds of Fort Queenscliff in Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia.
3.1 miNE
Museum, History museum
Historical Museum, Queenscliff
78 min walk • The Queenscliffe Historical Museum is a regional cultural history museum in the town of Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia. The museum is part of the Museum Accreditation Program.
2.6 miNE
Museum, Military museum
Fort Queenscliff, Queenscliff
67 min walk • Fort Queenscliff, in Victoria, Australia, dates from 1860 when an open battery was constructed on Shortland's Bluff to defend the entrance to Port Phillip.
2.7 miSE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort Pearce
68 min walk • Fort Pearce is a former defensive facility occupying part of Point Nepean, Victoria, Australia. It was part of a network of fortifications, commanded from Fort Queenscliff, protecting the narrow entrance to Port Phillip.
2.7 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Queenscliff Low Light, Queenscliff
70 min walk • The Queenscliff Low Light, also known as the Queenscliff White Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in the township of Queenscliff in the Borough of Queenscliffe, Victoria, Australia, at the eastern end of the Bellarine Peninsula.
1.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Victoria
45 min walk • Lake Victoria is a 139-hectare shallow saline lake on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria in Australia, close to the township of Point Lonsdale and part of the Lonsdale Lakes Nature Reserve administered by Parks Victoria.
2.6 miSE
Protected area
Point Nepean, Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve
67 min walk • Point Nepean marks the southern point of The Rip and the most westerly point of the Mornington Peninsula, in Victoria, Australia.
3 miSE
Beach
Cheviot Beach
77 min walk • Cheviot Beach is a beach near Point Nepean in Victoria, Australia. It was named after the SS Cheviot, which broke up and sank nearby with the loss of 35 lives on 20 October 1887.
3 miNE
38°16'8"S • 144°39'40"E
Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop - QG&W, Queenscliff
77 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Classes and workshops