Norah Head Lighthouse

Norah Head · Central Coast · New South Wales · Australia

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About Norah Head Lighthouse

Norah Head Lighthouse is an active heritage-listed lighthouse at Norah Head on the Central Coast of New South Wales, about 110 km north of Sydney. Built between 1901 and 1903 and first lit on 15 November 1903, it stands 27.5 metres high on a headland reserve. It features its original Chance Bros. lens and is managed by the Norah Head Lighthouse Trust, offering guided tours, cottages and ocean views.

Visitors guide

Visitors can explore a headland reserve with the white tower, former lighthouse keepers' cottages, and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Tuggerah Lake and coastline. Inside, a guided tour climbs a 96-step spiral staircase to the lantern room with the original first-order dioptric lens. Surrounds include lawns, picnic areas, rock platforms and walking paths. Whale watching is popular in season, and cottages are available for overnight stays.

Key highlights

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Active 1903 lighthouse with original Chance Bros. first-order lens and lantern
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Guided tours to the lantern room and balcony with 360-degree coastal views
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Heritage-listed keepers' cottages available as holiday accommodation
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Prime whale watching headland during annual migration season
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Scenic reserve with rock platforms, beaches and picnic grounds
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Soldiers Beach

Soldiers Beach is a patrolled ocean beach at Noraville on the Central Coast of New South Wales, just south of Norah Head Lighthouse and adjoining Wyrrabalong National Park. Known for its consistent surf breaks, wide sandy shoreline and headland views, it is managed by Central Coast Council and patrolled by Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club. The beach attracts swimmers, surfers and walkers and forms part of the coastal walk linking Norah Head to Pelican.

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Route

By air	Fly to Sydney Airport (SYD) or Newcastle Airport at Williamtown (NTL), then drive 60-110 km to Norah Head
By train	Take Central Coast & Newcastle Line to Tuggerah Station or Wyong Station, then taxi or bus to Norah Head
By road	Approximately 110 km north of Sydney via M1 Pacific Motorway, exit to Central Coast Highway and Wilfred Barrett Drive to Bush Street, Norah Head; parking available at the reserve
By public transport	Bus services operate between Tuggerah/Wyong and Norah Head via Busways/Red Bus Services, followed by a short walk to the lighthouse reserve
Nearest airport	Newcastle Airport (Williamtown)
Nearest railway station	Tuggerah Station

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Need to know

01Things to know before you go	Guided tours are ticketed and run at scheduled times; booking in advance is recommended, especially on weekends and school holidays Tower climb involves 96 steps and enclosed heights; not suitable for those with severe mobility or vertigo issues Keepers' cottages can be booked for overnight stays; functions and weddings are held on site so access may be restricted during private events
02Rules & restrictions	No smoking inside lighthouse and cottages Pets not permitted inside lighthouse buildings Children must be supervised at all times, especially on stairs and balcony Drone use requires prior approval
03Safety information	Cliff edges and rock platforms can be slippery and exposed to large swells; stay behind barriers Steep spiral staircase and low doorways inside tower; take care when climbing Reserve is exposed to sun and wind; bring sun protection and water

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Holiday Accommodation in Keepers' Cottages
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Norah Head Lighthouse

About Norah Head Lighthouse

Visitors guide

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History of Norah Head Lighthouse

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