Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light is an active lighthouse located on the east side of the entrance to Vaucluse Bay in Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia. It serves as the front range light (Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light serving as the rear light) into Vaucluse Bay. The distance between the lights is 945 metres (3,100 ft).[3]
Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light | |
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Location | Vaucluse New South Wales Australia |
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Coordinates | 33°50′58.41″S 151°16′26.11″E |
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Constructed | 1884 (first) |
Construction | concrete |
Height | 26 feet (7.9 m)[1] |
Shape | cylindrical tower with conical roof |
Markings | white tower and roof |
Operator | Port Authority of New South Wales |
Light | |
First lit | 1910 (current) |
Focal height | 52 feet (16 m)[2] |
Range | 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) |
Characteristic | F R |
It is one of four lighthouses designed in a style sometimes called "Disney Castle", the others being Grotto Point Light, Parriwi Head Light and Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light.[4]
The light is shone through a window.[3]
The light is operated by the Sydney Ports Corporation. It is located on private land and not accessible to the public. Viewing the lighthouse from the street (80 Wentworth Road) is very difficult due to the steep terrain[5] so the lighthouse is best viewed from the water.
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