Built in 1888, Table Cape Lighthouse is a historic site recognised by the Commonwealth and the State Government of Tasmania. The lighthouse was placed on the Commonwealth Heritage List in 2004 for its contribution to the development of marine navigation in Bass Strait, its distinctive design, and aesthetic values as a prominent landmark.
Table Cape Lighthouse is listed on the Tasmanian State Heritage Register for its contribution to the development of the Table Cape region, its representation of a characteristic Victorian brick lighthouse, and strong values as a prominent landmark within the local community. This site is also of high cultural significance to the Tommeginer People.
The lighthouse is situated on Table Cape, a flat-topped promontory located on Tasmania’s north coast. Originally accompanied by keepers’ cottages and a flagstaff, the lighthouse tower is now the only structure found at the site and is leased by AMSA from the Tasmanian State Government.
Fitted with its original 2nd Order Chance Brothers Co. 700mm focal radius fixed lens, the lighthouse now operates on an automated lamp changer mechanism as part of AMSA’s network of marine aids to navigation (AtoN). The equipment is serviced by AMSA’s maintenance contractor who visits at least once each year. AMSA officers visit on an ad hoc basis for auditing, project and community liaison purposes.
This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse, however it also addresses the management of the surrounding precinct and land. The plan is intended to guide our decisions and actions. AMSA has prepared this plan to integrate the heritage values of the lighthouse in accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act), and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (Cth) (EPBC Regulations).
Well-built and generally well-maintained, the lighthouse precinct is in relatively good, stable condition. The policies and management guidelines set out in this heritage management plan strive to ensure the Commonwealth heritage values of Table Cape Lighthouse are recognised, maintained and preserved for future generations.