Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse | |
| Location | Belmore Basin, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°25′11″S 150°54′24″E / 34.419660°S 150.906760°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1872 |
| Foundation | Ferro-concrete |
| Construction | Wrought iron tower |
| Height | 12.8 metres (42 ft) |
| Shape | Tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | White tower and lantern |
| Operator | Transport for NSW |
| Light | |
| Deactivated | 1974 |
| Focal height | 17.1 metres (56 ft) |
| Light source | Mains power |
| Intensity | 1000 cd |
| Range | 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) WR 20s. |
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse, also known as Wollongong Harbour Lighthouse, is a historic lighthouse situated on the southern breakwater of the heritage-listed Wollongong Harbour, in Wollongong, New South Wales in Australia. Wollongong is the only place in the east of Australia to have two lighthouses located in close proximity of each other, the other being Wollongong Head Lighthouse. While no longer used, the lighthouse was restored in 2002 as operational and is listed an official local heritage building.
The Wollongong Harbour is home to private vessels and the local fishing fleet in the inner Belmore Basin. South of the city lies Port Kembla, a major steelmaking, minerals, grain and vehicle handling harbour. A further hazard to shipping is an island group known collectively as The Five Islands lying a short distance off the coast.