Wollongong's Lighthouses 

Wollongong is the only point on the eastern coast of Australia which has two lighthouses.

The old Wollongong Harbour Lighthouse is located on the end of the breakwater, the lighthouse previously assisted the passage of vessels into the Wollongong Harbour. The lighthouse was built in 1871, is situated in the Belmore Basin on the southern breakwater. The height of tower 12.8 metres. This now disused lighthouse was initially powered by vegetable oils and in the 1910's by gas.

It was a prefabricated structure. A larger, improved lighthouse on the headland replaced it in the 1930's. There is no access inside the lighthouse, however it is a popular place for a picnic.

Further Information

Located on Flagstaff Point the newer lighthouse on Wollongong Head assists the passage of vessels into Port Kembla. Completed in 1936, by the Department of Shipping and Transport, it was the first new lighthouse in New South Wales since 1903. The tower is constructed of reinforced concrete and replaced several earlier lights.

It was the first fully automatic flashing light to be installed in New South Wales.