Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Attraction
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Built in 1881, this sandstone lighthouse sits at Sydney's northernmost point & offers weekly tours.
1199D Barrenjoey Rd, Palm Beach NSW 2108, Australia
+61 2 9451 3479
Did You Know?
6 facts
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Lighthouse Generations
The current Barrenjoey Head Lighthouse is the third one built on the headland, with the first two being constructed in 1808 and 1816.
10,000
Ancient Island
The Barrenjoey Headland was once an island, becoming connected to the mainland through a tombolo (Palm Beach) about 10,000 years ago during the last ice age.
1881
Construction Year
The current Barrenjoey Head Lighthouse was completed in 1881, designed by James Barnet, the New South Wales Colonial Architect.
Ku-ring-gai Chase
National Park
The lighthouse reserve is part of the larger Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, offering stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife.