Visit a lighthouse on World AtoN Day
Monday 24 June 2019
Lighthouse enthusiasts can mark World AtoN Day by paying a visit or touring a spectacular historic lighthouse this weekend.
We’ve compiled a list of lighthouses that will be open on 29-30 June 2019, so you can pay a visit or take a picnic along.
It’s suggested to ring the respective visitor centre beforehand in case any are closed due to weather or fire danger.
Lighthouse open days
Lighthouse enthusiasts can mark World AtoN Day by paying a visit or touring a spectacular historic lighthouse.
We’ve compiled a list of lighthouses that will be open on 29-30 June 2019, so you can pay a visit or take a picnic along.
It’s suggested to ring the respective visitor centre beforehand in case any are closed due to weather or fire danger.
| Lighthouse | Open day date(s) |
|---|---|
| Bustard Head | 29 June 2019 |
| Cape Borda | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Cape Byron | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Cape Leeuwin | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Cape Naturaliste | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Cape Nelson | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Cape Shanck | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Gabo Island—you must book a tour for lighthouse grounds | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Macquarie Light | 30 June 2019 |
| Montague Island—you must book a tour for lighthouse grounds | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Rottnest Light (Wadjemup) | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Split Point | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Wilsons Promontory—tours upon request only | 29-30 June 2019 |
Lighthouse grounds open for visits
New South Wales
| Lighthouse ground | Open day date(s) |
|---|---|
| Cape Baily | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Cape Byron | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Clarence Head (Yamba Light) | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Flagstaff Point (Woollongong) | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Macquarie light | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Smoky Cape | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Sugarloaf Point | 29-30 June 2019 |
Queensland
| Lighthouse ground | Open day date(s) |
|---|---|
| Double Island Point | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Sandy Cape | 29-30 June 2019 |
Victoria
| Lighthouse ground | Open day date(s) |
|---|---|
| Cape Nelson | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Cape Shanck | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Split Point | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Wilsons Promontory | 29-30 June 2019 |
Tasmania
| Lighthouse ground | Open day date(s) |
|---|---|
| Cape Sorell | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Cape Wickham | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Eddystone Point | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Low Head | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Mersey Bluff | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Table Cape | 29-30 June 2019 |
South Australia
| Lighthouse ground | Open day date(s) |
|---|---|
| Althorpe Island—entry has to be booked in advance | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Cape Banks | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Cape Du Couedic | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Corny Point | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Marino Rocks | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Troubridge Hill | 29-30 June 2019 |
Western Australia
| Lighthouse ground | Open day date(s) |
|---|---|
| Cape Inscription | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Cape Leeuwin | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Cape Naturaliste | 29-30 June 2019 |
| Rottnest Light (Wadjemup) | 29-30 June 2019 |