Lighthouses in Australia map & data
There are 203 lighthouses mapped in Australia, spread over 8 states and territories. The most are in Tasmania (40), New South Wales (36) and Queensland (33). 70% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Eclipse Island Lighthouse, Cape Wickham Light and Barrenjoey Lighthouse.
Lighthouses by state or territory
| State or territory | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 40 | 20% |
| New South Wales | 36 | 18% |
| Queensland | 33 | 16% |
| Western Australia | 33 | 16% |
| Victoria | 27 | 13% |
| South Australia | 25 | 12% |
| Northern Territory | 8 | 3.9% |
| Other Territories | 1 | 0.5% |
Notable lighthouses in Australia
- Eclipse Island LighthouseWestern Australia
- Cape Wickham LightTasmania · 37 m
- Barrenjoey LighthouseNew South Wales
- Cape Nelson LighthouseVictoria
- Cape Moreton LighthouseQueensland
- Beachport LighthouseSouth Australia
- Point Cloates Lighthouse (Old Tower)Western Australia
- Bradleys Head LighthouseNew South Wales
- Cape Schanck LighthouseVictoria
- Fitzroy Island LighthouseQueensland
- Cape Banks LighthouseSouth Australia
- Point Moore LighthouseWestern Australia
- Eastern Channel Pile LightNew South Wales
- Griffiths Island LighthouseVictoria
- Little Fitzroy Island LighthouseQueensland
- Cape Borda LighthouseSouth Australia
- Fort Denison LightNew South Wales
- Point HicksVictoria
- Old Caloundra LightQueensland
- Cape Jervis LighthouseSouth Australia
- Grotto Point LighthouseNew South Wales
- Wilsons Promontory LighthouseVictoria
- Point Cartwright LighthouseQueensland
- Cape Spencer LighthouseSouth Australia
- Hornby LighthouseNew South Wales · building
- Point Danger LighthouseQueensland
- Cape St Albans LighthouseSouth Australia
- North Solitary LighthouseNew South Wales
- Cape Willoughby LighthouseSouth Australia
- Parriwi LighthouseNew South Wales
- Cape du Couedic LighthouseSouth Australia
- Point PerpendicularNew South Wales
- Corny Point LighthouseSouth Australia
- Point Stephens LighthouseNew South Wales
- Robertsons PointNew South Wales
- Shark Island LightNew South Wales
- Vaucluse Bay Front LighthouseNew South Wales
- Western Channel Pile LightNew South Wales
- Wollongong Breakwater LighthouseNew South Wales
- Wollongong Head LighthouseNew South Wales
What's in this layer
Every lighthouse in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Lighthouses.
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Frequently asked questions
How many lighthouses are there in Australia?
This layer holds 203 lighthouses in Australia, the most of them in Tasmania. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of lighthouses in Australia?
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What information comes with each lighthouse?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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