Cape Baily Lighthouse
The light was required so north-bound shipping could hug the coast and avoid the strong southerly currents further out to sea.
History
First considered in 1931 the light was eventually established in 1950. It was never manned.
The light stands just south of the entrance to Botany Bay.
Cape Bailey Lighthouse
Image: Roxford Bree
Image: Roxford Bree
The Cape Baily Lighthouse
Image: Ian Clifford
Image: Ian Clifford
The Cape Baily Lighthouse
Image: Ian Clifford
Image: Ian Clifford
The Cape Baily Lighthouse
Image: Ian Clifford
Image: Ian Clifford
The Cape Baily Lighthouse
Image: Ian Clifford
Image: Ian Clifford
Cape Baily Lighthouse from the air
Image: Winsome Bonham
Image: Winsome Bonham
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| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Macquarie | Old South Head Rd, Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia | Macquarie |
Cape Baily | Cape Baily Track, Kurnell NSW 2231, Australia | Cape Baily |
Henry Head | Henry Head Firetrail, La Perouse NSW 2036, Australia | Henry Head |
Flagstaff Point (Wollongong Head) | Wollongong Head Lighthouse, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia | Flagstaff Point (Wollongong Head) |
Wollongong Harbour | Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia | Wollongong Harbour |
Technical Details
| First Exhibited | 1950 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | Lat. 34°02.2' S Long. 151°13.3' E |
| Optic | Chance Bros 375mm fixed |
| Automated | 1950 |
| Construction | Square concrete tower |
| Height | 9.1m |
| Elevation | 55m |
| Range | 17 NM |
| Character | Grp Fl (3) 9 secs |
| Intensity | 7,000 cd |
| Light Source | 12 volt 35 watt halogen |
| Power Source | Solar |
| Operator | AMSA |
| Custodian | AMSA |
| Notes | Solar conversion 3/2/87 |
NB: Information is historical data and is not for navigational purposes.
Access
Access the lighthouse via the Cape Baily Coast Walk. It is a little over 5 km from Cape Solander in Botany Bay National Park.
Site Access
The tower is not open.
Tours
No
Accommodation
No
Museum
No
Images
- Ian Clifford
- Winsome Bonham
- Roxford Bree