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Point Lonsdale Lighthouse, located at the southwestern tip of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, is a granite hexagonal tower built in 1895 to guide ships through the treacherous waters of Port Phillip Heads and mark the entrance to Melbourne's harbor.
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Where is Point Lonsdale Lighthouse?
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse is in Victoria, Australia, at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. Its position helps mark the dangerous passage known as The Rip.
When was Point Lonsdale Lighthouse built?
The present Point Lonsdale Lighthouse was completed in 1902, replacing earlier navigation arrangements at the head. It is commonly called the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse or the Rip lighthouse.
Why is The Rip dangerous?
Strong tidal currents flow through the narrow entrance between Point Lonsdale and Point Nepean. These currents can create rough, confused water even when conditions elsewhere in Port Phillip Bay are calmer.
What is distinctive about the tower?
The tower is built from local granite and has a broad, solid appearance suited to the exposed headland. Point Lonsdale also has a nearby fog signal station and historic lighthouse precinct.
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