description Norah Head Lighthouse Overview
Norah Head Lighthouse is a heritage-listed active lighthouse located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Completed and first lit in 1903, the brick structure was designed by architect James Barnet to guide vessels navigating the coastal waters. It features a distinctive white tower and operates using a Fresnel lens that casts a sweeping beam across the Tasman Sea. The site remains operational for maritime navigation and is accessible to the public for tours and historical education.
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Where is Norah Head Lighthouse?
Norah Head Lighthouse is on the Central Coast of New South Wales, near Norah Head and the town of Noraville. It overlooks the Tasman Sea north of the entrance to Lake Macquarie.
When was Norah Head Lighthouse first lit?
Norah Head Lighthouse was first lit in 1903. The tower was designed during the period when architect James Barnet was associated with major lighthouse works in New South Wales.
What is special about Norah Head Lighthouse’s design?
The lighthouse is a white brick tower with a distinctive spiral staircase and lantern room. Its heritage value comes from the tower, keeper’s buildings, and surviving maritime setting.
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