McCrae Lighthouse

McCrae Lighthouse is a small historic lighthouse located on the foreshore at McCrae on the eastern shore of Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Built in 1883, the 11.5-metre steel tower is a heritage-listed navigational aid that formed part of the South Channel leading lights. It stands on the beach near the McCrae Yacht Club and is notable for its distinctive white pyramidal structure and bay views.

Visitors can expect to view the lighthouse from the beach and foreshore reserve. The structure stands directly on the sand at the water's edge and is viewed externally only, as the interior is not open to the public. The setting is a sandy bay beach with views across Port Phillip Bay, with the lighthouse, beach, foreshore walking track, and nearby yacht club visible. It is a short stop for sightseeing and photography.

Constructed in 1883 and prefabricated in England, McCrae Lighthouse was erected as the Eastern Lighthouse forming part of the South Channel range lights to guide vessels through Port Phillip Bay's South Channel. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and represents late 19th-century navigational infrastructure for Victoria's major port.

The lighthouse is a locally significant heritage landmark and navigational symbol for the Mornington Peninsula community, valued for its historic maritime function and as a recognizable foreshore landmark at McCrae Beach.