Lady Bay Low Lighthouse
The Lady Bay Low Lighthouse in the Flagstaff Maritime Museum at Warrnambool overlooks the bay from which it takes it name. It started life, one part as an obelisk, the other part as an earlier lighthouse.
History
The square tower was originally built in 1854 as one of two obelisks on Flagstaff Hill. The light was originally used in its predecessor, the Beach Lighthouse, built in 1859. This lighthouse was the leading lighthouse but was ineffective due to lack of elevation.
During 1871-72, the light was relocated to the top of the obelisk. At the same time the old Middle Island Lighthouse was relocated stone by stone to replace the other obelisk further up Flagstaff Hill to become the Lady Bay Upper Light.
The light was originally powered by oil, then gas and finally electricity. The Lower Lighthouse is still in use.
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| Title | Address | Description |
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Griffiths Island (Port Fairy) | Unnamed Road, Port Fairy VIC 3284, Australia | Griffiths Island (Port Fairy) |
Lady Bay High | 89 Merri St, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia | Lady Bay High |
Lady Bay Low | 80 Pertobe Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia | Lady Bay Low |
Cape Otway | 1140 Lighthouse Rd, Cape Otway VIC 3233, Australia | Cape Otway |
Keepers
We need your help in compiling a list of keepers for this lighthouse. If you have any information then send it to keeper@lighthouses.org.au.
Please include this lighthouse’s name, the keepers full name and what years they were keepers. Also include the same information for any other lights they were on.
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Access
The tower is not open to the public. The lighthouse grounds are open all year round. The lighthouse reserve is now part of the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum. An entry fee is charged.
Tours
No tours of the Low light are available.
Accommodation
Lighthouse Lodge 
is available to stay. It is actually the original Warrnambool Harbour Masters house.
Museum
A maritime museum is on site.
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