Warburto Point Light
The Warburto Point Light replaced the Tiparra Reef Lighthouse.
History
Warburto Point is a headland about 12 kilometres south west of the town of Wallaroo. Since 1995, it has been the site of a navigation aid in the form of a light tower which was commissioned to replace the lighthouse on Tiparra Reef
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Warburto PointImage: AMSA
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| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Point Lowly | LOT 2 Port Bonython Rd, Point Lowly SA 5600, Australia | Go to Point Lowly |
Port Germein | 35 Esplanade, Port Germein SA 5495, Australia | Go to Port Germein |
Warburto Point | Unnamed Road, Warburto SA 5558, Australia | Go to Tiparra Reef |
Tiparra Reef | Tiparra Reef, South Australia, Australia | Go to Tiparra Reef |
Wardang Island | Unnamed Road, South Australia 5573, Australia | Go to Wardang Island |
Althorpe Island (Lead) | Pondalowie Bay Rd, Inneston SA 5577, Australia | Go to Althorpe Island |
West Cape | Pondalowie Bay Rd, Inneston SA 5577, Australia | Go to West Cape |
Althorpe Island | Pondalowie Bay Rd, Inneston SA 5577, Australia | Go to Althorpe Island |
Cape Spencer | Cape Spencer Rd, Inneston SA 5577, Australia | Go to Cape Spencer |
Corny Point | 368 Lighthouse Rd, Corny Point SA 5575, Australia | Go to Corny Point |
Troubridge Hill | 90 Clan Ranald Rd, Honiton SA 5576, Australia | Go to Troubridge Hill |
Troubridge Shoal | 93 Sultana Point Rd, Sultana Point SA 5583, Australia | Go to Troubridge Shoal |
Port Adelaide | 2A McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia | Go to Port Adelaide |
Port Adelaide (Heritage) | Unit 6/26-28 S Australia One Dr, North Haven SA 5018, Australia | Go to Port Adelaide |
Marino Rocks | Marino Rocks Lighthouse, 40 Bundarra Rd, Marino SA 5049, Australia | Marino Rocks |
Wonga Shoal | Wonga Shoal, South Australia, Australia | Go to Wonga Shoal |
Cape Jervis | Wonga Shoal, South Australia, Australia | Go to Cape Jervis |
Keepers
This site was never manned.
Technical Details
| First Exhibited | 9/5/1996 |
| Architect | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | Latitude: 34° 00.390' S Longitude: 137° 33.040' E |
| Original Optic | |
| Current Optic | Vega VRB-25 |
| Auxilary Light | Tideland RLED-355 20 degree RED LED over Tiparra Reef Isophase 5.0 secs 18,165 cd |
| Demanned | Built as an unmanned light |
| Construction | Red lattice tower surmounted by white size 4 GRP hut |
| Height | 30 m |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Range | Nominal: 18 nm Geographical: 17 nm |
| Character | Isophase 5.0 secs |
| Intensity | 39,381 cd |
| Light Source | 12V 50W C8 Halogen |
| Power Source | Solar |
| Operator | AMSA |
| Notes | As at 2016 |
NB: Information is historical data and is not for navigational purposes.
Access
The lighthouse grounds are open all year round. The tower is not open to the public.
Tours
No tours are available.