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This week’s travel photo is of the lighthouse at Cape Byron in Byron Bay, Australia as a storm rolls in from the sea. Cape Byron is the most easterly point on the Australian mainland, and walking to the lighthouse is a scenic hike from the popular backpacker town of Byron Bay.
Read more: Walking to the Cape Byron Lighthouse
More about Cape Byron Lighthouse
Perched on the easternmost point of mainland Australia in Byron Bay, Cape Byron Lighthouse has been guiding ships since its completion in 1901. Designed by Charles Harding, the lighthouse was built to improve maritime safety along the hazardous northern New South Wales coastline. Constructed from concrete blocks, it stands 22 meters tall and emits one of the most powerful beams in the Southern Hemisphere. Originally powered by kerosene, it was later converted to electricity in 1956 and fully automated in 1989. Today, the lighthouse remains an active navigational aid and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Byron Bay, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. It’s a fantastic vantage point to spot migrating whales and dolphins. Its rich history, stunning location, and heritage significance make it an iconic symbol of Byron Bay.
Love lighthouses!
I love lighthouses too. Not only are the buildings interesting, they are usually in the most beautiful locations 🙂 Cheers Emme
It’s cool that you caught it just as a storm was rolling in!
Sometimes you just have to be in the right place and the right time when it comes to photography 😉 Cheers Brock
Here’s a suggestion to visit http://www.lighthouse.cc/capeneddick/ in your travels. Thanks for sharing Cape Byron lighthouse with us.
Great shot. I did a long walk along the beach to that lighthouse when I went to Byron but it rained the entire time so I have only terribly grey photos of it and memories of being drenched through … but it was still fun to get to the most easterly point.
Hi Amanda. Unfortunately you can’t do much about the weather when travelling. I’m glad you still did the walk though!