Henry Head (Endeavour) Lighthouse
James Cook’s Endeavour entered Botany Bay in 1770 and the crew made first contact with land in Australia. The Comte de Laperouse met the first fleet here in 1788.
The lighthouse was built in 1955 on the northern headland of the entrance to Botany Bay, east of Laperouse and next to the New South Wales Golf Club
Behind the lighthouse is the historic Henry Head Battery with its World War II bunker and supply buildings.
The National Parks have good information on the walking track to the lighthouse and a map.
© All images are copyright of their respective photographers and are not to be used without permission.
| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Macquarie | Old South Head Rd, Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia | Macquarie |
Henry Head | Henry Head Firetrail, La Perouse NSW 2036, Australia | Henry Head |
Cape Baily | Cape Baily Lighthouse, Kurnell NSW 2231, Australia | Cape Baily |
Keepers
This lighthouse was never manned.
Technical Details
| First Exhibited | |
| Permanent Tower | |
| Current Tower | |
| Status | |
| Location | Lat. 33°59'53.64"S Long. 151°14'17.44"E |
| Original Optic | |
| Current Optic | |
| Automated | |
| Demanned | |
| Construction | |
| Height | |
| Elevation | |
| Range | |
| Character | |
| Intensity | |
| Light Source | |
| Power Source | |
| Operator | |
| Custodian | |
| Notes |
NB: Information is historical data and is not for navigational purposes.
Access
The park is open all year round and there are no entry fees. There is no access to the lighthouse tower.
Tours
No
Accommodation
No
Museum
No
Sources
Images: Garry & William Searle