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Name: Cape Moreton Light  

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Nearest Town or City:
Bulwer, , Australia

Location: North tip of Moreton Island, entrance to Moreton Bay, Queensland.

Managing Organization:
Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Website: http://www.amsa.gov.au

Notes:
This is the oldest lighthouse in Queensland. Its height was raised in 1928. It also serves as the North Point Range Rear Light.

Tower Height: 75

Height of Focal Plane: 256

Characteristic and Range: 4 white flashes every 20 seconds.

Description of Tower: Cylindrical sandstone tower with two horizontal red bands on upper portion, red lantern.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1857

Date Present Tower Built: 1857

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.

Directions:
See www.moreton-island.com/how.html for information on transportation to Moreton Island from Scarborough.


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