Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island

Type

Historic buildings/places

Where

Tomaree National Park

Price

Free

Please note

• It's about 2km from the mainland to the lighthouse. The Fingal sand spit across to Fingal Island and Point Stephens Lighthouse is currently impassable. Sea water covering the sand spit, combined with deep channels and ocean swell, have made the crossing extremely unpredictable and hazardous.
• Check tides before crossing and allow sufficient time for your return journey.
• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go whale watching.

Point Stephens Lighthouse stands tall and elegant on Fingal Island with a view over the rocks of Fingal Bay.

Built in 1862, Point Stephens Lighthouse features a swept tower base and first floor entrance that give a flared appearance. This construction, along with the terrace of Lighthouse Keepers’ quarters within the lighthouse precinct makes Point Stephens unique among Australian lighthouses.

Point Stephens Lighthouse is even more unique, in that its location on Fingal Island is occasionally connected to the mainland. However at present, it is not possible to reach the lighthouse via the spit so it’s best to get to the island by boat and walk along the track to the lighthouse. The coastal views from the island are pretty amazing as well.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info