Macquarie Lightstation
Location
Old South Head Road, Vaucluse. Nearest cross road is Macquarie Road.
Open
The Macquarie Lightstation grounds are open daily.
The lighthouse is open by guided tour every two months.
Check the next date for tours of the Lighthouse
Admission
$5 adult, $3 consession. Free entry to grounds
Transport
by car, by bus, by ferry, by foot.
Australia's oldest lighthouse stands as a beacon to Sydney Harbour and still provides a light to guide ships entering the Heads. The lighthouse was built in 1818 on the cliff top at South Head. Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, it was constructed of sandstone quarried on site. When the stone began to erode a new lighthouse was built by James Barnet in 1883. The light is now operated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The grounds are open year-round and you can explore the historic lighthouse on our regular tours.
Open Days
The lighthouse is open by guided tour every two months.
Check the next date for tours of the Lighthouse
Discover
Did you know that a famous convict was granted a pardon because of this lighthouse?
