Point Home Lookout Lighthouse
The Point Home Lookout Lighthouse was erected in 1971.
Its construction was vital to assist the giant woodchip carriers entering Port Triabunna.
The lighthouse was constructed as an automatic light and was never manned.
Access
There is no public access to this light. It is located on private land to the east of Triabunna. The road is rough and permission is needed to enter.
The light can also be approached from the sea though it can be a difficult climb.
Tours
No tours are available.
Accommodation
No lighthouse accommodation is available
Associated Lighthouse
Point Home LookoutImage: Deborah Taylor
Pt Home Lookout Image: Winsome Bonham
Point Home Lookout ApparatusImage: AMSA
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West Point | Unnamed Road, Marrawah TAS 7330, Australia | West Point |
Sandy Cape | Unnamed Road, West Coast TAS 7321, Australia | Sandy Cape |
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Cape Wickham | 687 Cape Wickham Rd, Wickham TAS 7256, Australia | Cape Wickham |
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Highfield Point | Unnamed Road, Stanley TAS 7331, Australia | Highfield Point |
Highfield Point Old | Marine Park, 14 Wharf Rd, Stanley TAS 7331, Australia | Highfield Point Old |
Rocky Cape | Rocky Cape Rd, Rocky Cape TAS 7321, Australia | Rocky Cape |
Table Cape | Lighthouse Rd, Table Cape TAS 7325, Australia | Table Cape |
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Deal Island | Unnamed Road, Tasmania 7255, Australia | Deal Island |
South East Point (Wilsons Promontory) | Wilsons Promontory, VIC 3960, Australia | South East Point (Wilsons Promontory) |
Cape Tourville | Cape Tourville Rd, Coles Bay TAS 7215, Australia | Cape Tourville |
Cape Forestier (Lemon Rock) | Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay Rd, Coles Bay TAS 7215, Australia | Cape Forestier (Lemon Rock) |
Point Home | Unnamed Road, Triabunna TAS 7190, Australia | Point Home |
Technical Details
| First Exhibited | 10 September 1971 |
| Permanent Tower | |
| CurrentTower | |
| Architect | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | Lat: 42° 33.0672' S Long: 147° 57.2138' E |
| Original Optic | |
| Current Optic | Sabik LED 350 3 Tier |
| Automated | |
| Demanned | |
| Construction | White concrete tower and NAL 1 lantern |
| Height | 14 m |
| Elevation | 57 m |
| Range | Nominal: 12 nm Geographical: 20 nm |
| Character | Occ W. 6 secs. Fl. 4.5 s Ec. 1.5 s |
| Intensity | 4,200 cd |
| Light Source | LED |
| Power Source | 240V AC |
| Operator | AMSA |
| Notes | Light Upgrade June 2006 As at August 2012 |
NB: Information is historical data and is not for navigational purposes.