'Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse' is situated on
South East Point, Wilsons Promontory on the peninsula
Wilsons Promontory,
Victoria,
Australia, and commands almost 360° views of
Bass Strait. The Wilson's Promontory Lighthouse is the most southerly lighthouse on mainland Victoria. The 18 kilometre walk from the nearest town,
Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory is well worth it to experience its spectacular location.
The
lighthouse protects shipping travelling through
Bass Strait. The Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse is the main part of the Wilsons Promontory Lightstation.
History
The Wilson's Promontory Lighthouse was constructed with the use of
convict labour over a period of approximately 7 years starting in
1853 through to completion in
1859. The lighthouse stands 19 meters tall and along with the keepers' cottage is constructed from nearby
granite.
External links
★
Parks Victoria: Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse
★
Lighthouses of Australia Inc.
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