Cape Baily Light Explained

Cape Baily Light
Location:Kurnell
New South Wales
Australia
Coordinates:-34.0352°N 151.2222°W
Yearbuilt:1950
Construction:concrete tower
Shape:square tower with balcony and lantern
Marking:white tower and lantern
Height:9.1m (29.9feet)
Focalheight:54.9m (180.1feet)
Intensity:1,200 candela
Range:13nmi[1]
Characteristic:Fl (4) W 16s.[2]
Managingagent:National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales)

Cape Baily Light is an active lighthouse located at Cape Baily, a headland at the south side of the entrance to Botany Bay, New South Wales, Australia. The light serves to help north-bound shipping hug the coast to avoid the strong southerly currents further out to sea.

History

The light was first considered in 1931 but only constructed in 1950. Its lantern enclosure was taken from an unknown late-19th-century lighthouse. It is currently solar powered.

Site operation

The light is operated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, while the site is managed by Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water as part of the Botany Bay National Park.

Visiting

The site is open, and accessible by a hike of about 2.5 hours round trip from the end of Solander Road in Kurnell, but the tower is closed.

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Notes and References

  1. According to List of Lights. "Lighthouses of Australia" says .
  2. According to List of Lights and The Lighthouse Directory. "Lighthouses of Australia" says "Flashing (3) in 9 Seconds".