Richmond River Lighthouse
Overlooking the entrance to the river and the main surfing beach which is patrolled over the holiday periods, Ballina Lighthouse stands in a strategic position on Lighthouse Hill. Built in 1879 by Alston and Perry it is one of the oldest lighthouses in NSW. It is situated 35 metres above the high tide mark and its range of light is approximately 20 kilometres. Originally it was manually operated and converted to automatic operation in 1926, the light power being 1500 candles.
Category: Historical Sites and Heritage Locations - Landmarks and Buildings - Natural Attractions
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Contact & Enquiries:
Phone: 02 6686 3484 (International Code +61266863484)
Fax: 02 6686 0136 (International Code +61266860136)
Email:
Website: www.discoverballina.com
Location:
Harbourview Street
Ballina
New South Wales 2478
Australia
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Richmond River Lighthouse Facilities
- Car park
Richmond River Lighthouse Experiences
- Cultural
Richmond River Lighthouse Activities
- Self-Guided
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