Bradley's Head Lighthouse, Sydney, NSW, Australia

The Bradley's Head Lighthouse is located on the north side of Sydney Harbour in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on a point of land known as Bradley's Head. Light dates to 1905 and is a 6 metre tall white round tower with lantern and gallery sitting on a rock just off the point and connected to the point by a short footbridge. Photos taken in March 2017.

Dawes Point Lighthouse, Sydney, NSW, Australia

The Dawes Point Lighthouse is located on a point near the south end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and just a short walk from Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The light dates to @ 1905 and is a square concrete building with a red beacon attached. Building also houses a fog siren. Photo taken in March 2017.

Tacking Point Lighthouse, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

The Tacking Point Lighthouse is located on a bluff approximately 5 km south of the town of Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. Light dates to 1879. It is a white 8 metre tall cement tower with lantern and gallery attached to a small equipment building. Lighthouse has blue trim. It overlooks a beautiful 9 km beach known as Lighthouse Beach. Light is active. Photos taken in April 2017.

Richmond River (Ballina Head) Lighthouse, Ballina, NSW, Australia

The Richmond River Lighthouse, also known as the Ballina Head Lighthouse dates to 1880. It sits on a hill north of the mouth of the Richmond River in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia. The light is a white 7 metre stone tower with blue trim. It is still active with a 2nd order Fresnel lens. It previously had an attached building, but that was removed at an unknown date. Light was refurbished in 2011. Photos taken in April 2017.

 

Caloundra Head Lighthouses (2), Caloundra, Queensland, Australia

Because of their proximity, I have decided to include both of the Caloundra Head Lighthouses into one post.  Both are now inactive. The original Caloundra Head Lighthouse dates to 1896 and has been inactive since 1968. It is a 12 metre tower of wood frame construction covered by iron sheets. It is all white with a red roof. It is believed to be the oldest building in Caloundra. The light was in a state of disrepair and was restored by volunteers spearheaded by the local Lions Club. The second Caloundra Head Lighthouse was built in 1968 and has been inactive since 1997. It is a 14 metre tall concrete tower with a signal station at the top, looking much like an airport control tower. Both lights can be found on Canberra Terrace on a hill in downtown Caloundra. Photos were taken in April 2017.

Point Cartwright Lighthouse, Buddina, Queensland, Australia

The Point Cartwright Lighthouse is located on a bluff just east of the mouth of the Mooloolaba River in the town of Buddina, Australia. The light dates to 1978 and is a modern looking light. It is a 32 metre tall concrete tower with a large gallery. It is one of the main lights for the approach to Brisbane to the south. Photos taken in April of 2017.

Kaohsiung North Breakwater Lighthouse, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

The Kaohsiung North Breakwater Lighthouse sits at the end of the north breakwater for the harbour at Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The breakwater extends out from the Sizihwan Scenic Area of Kaohsiung near the National Sun Yat-sen University. The light is a 14 metre tall post on a one story round equipment room. Lighthouse is all green and it displays a white light. Photos were taken in March of 2017.

Kaohsiung South Breakwater Lighthouse, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

The Kaohsiung South Breakwater Lighthouse sit at the end of the south breakwater at the entrance to the harbour at Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The breakwater starts at the base of Qihou Hill on Cijin Island on the south side of the harbour. The light is a 14 metre tall post with a one story round equipment room. Entire light is red and it displays a red light. Photos taken in March 2017.

Kaohsiung Lighthouse, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

The Kaohsiung lighthouse dates to 1883, although it was extensively upgraded in 1918. It sits at the top of a high bluff (Qihou Hill) at the north end of Cijin Island in Kaohsiung. It is on the south side of the narrow entrance into the harbour at Kaohsiung. The light is a white 15 metre tall octagonal brick tower with gallery and black dome at the top. It has a one story brick keepers house attached. Photos were taken in March 2017.

Hualien East Breakwater Spur Lighthouse, Hualien, Taiwan

The Hualien East Breakwater Spur Lighthouse sits on a short spur on the east breakwater near the harbour entrance at Hualien. It is almost directly across the fairly narrow entrance from the West Breakwater Lighthouse. It is a red 11 metre tall post with attached small equipment building and displays a red light. Photos taken in March 2017.

Hualien West Breakwater Lighthouse, Hualien, Taiwan

The Hualien West Breakwater Light sit on the west breakwater at the entrance to the harbour at Hualien, Taiwan. It is directly across the entrance from the East Breakwater Spur Lighthouse. The light is an 11 metre post with an attached small equipment building. It is painted entirely green and displays a green light. Photos taken in March 2017.

Hualien East Breakwater Lighthouse, Hualien, Taiwan

The Hualien East Breakwater light sits at the south end of the east breakwater at the entrance to the harbour in Hualien, Taiwan. It is a 23 metre tall tapered round concrete tower with lantern and gallery. It sits atop a round concrete base on the breakwater. Lighthouse is painted completely red. Photos taken in March 2017.

Santiao Chiao (Sandiao Cape) Lighthouse, Gongliao, Taiwan

The Santiao Chiao Lighthhouse was constructed in 1935 and sits on the northeast cape and easternmost point of Taiwan about 53 km east of Taipei. It is a 16.5 metre tall reinforced concrete tower with a gallery. It originally had a kerosene lamp which was replaced with electric in 1942. During WWII it suffered damage but was restored and relit in 1946 and remains active. Around the site are a number of concrete sculptures and it is a very popular tourist spot. Photos taken in March 2017.

Keelung West Inner Breakwater Lighthouse (Guanghua Tower) Keelung, Taiwan

The West Inner Breakwater Lighthouse, also known as the Guanghua Tower is located on a small breakwater on the west side of the harbour in Keelung, inside of the West Breakwater Lighthouse. This unusual light is a 26 metre round concrete tower with a large structure above. Most of the tower and structure are painted blue and the roof and a small dome are painted red. The lighthouse displays a red light.This light was built in 1967 and was originally to be used for corporate functions by the Keelung Harbour Bureau. It was later (@2000) used as a cafe. It is believed that that has closed and the tower is no longer open to the public. Photo taken in March 2017.

Keelung East Inner Breakwater Lighthouse, Keelung, Taiwan

The Keelung East Inner Breakwater Lighthouse sits on a a short breakwater that is inside of the main East Breakwater at the entrance to the harbour at Keelung, Taiwan. The lighthouse is similar to the East and West Breakwater lights as it is a two stage concrete tower, however is smaller than the others at only 7 metres tall.  It is painted all green and displays a green light. Photos taken in March 2017.

Keelung East Breakwater Extension Lighthouse, Keelung, Taiwan

This lighthouse sits at the end of the East Breakwater at the entrance to the harbour at Keelung. It is believed this lighthouse dates to 2009. The light itself is a 17 metre tall round green concrete tower with a flared base. It is painted all green and has a grey gallery at the top. It displays a green light.  Photos taken in March 2017.

Keelung West Breakwater Lighthouse, Keelung, Taiwan

The Keelung West Breakwater Lighthouse sits at the end of the West Breakwater at the entrance to Keelung Harbour. Date of construction is not known. The lighthouse is similar to the East Breakwater Lighthouse as it is a two stage concrete tower. It is painted all red and displays a red light. Photos were taken in March 2017.

Keelung East Breakwater Lighthouse, Keelung, Taiwan

The Keelung East Breakwater Lighthouse is located on a long breakwater that is on the east side of the entrance to the harbour at Keelung, Taiwan. It was at one time on the end of the breakwater, but the breakwater has been extended and the newer Keelung East Breakwater Extension Light.  This light is a green two stage concrete tower 11 metres tall with a green light. Date of construction of the light is not known. Photos taken in March 2017.