About Point Lowly Lighthouse
Point Lowly Lighthouse is a historic 1883 lighthouse located at the tip of Point Lowly peninsula, about 30 kilometres north of Whyalla in South Australia. Built to guide vessels navigating Spencer Gulf to Port Pirie and Port Augusta, it features a white conical tower with a red lantern. Deactivated in 1993 and heritage-listed, it remains a prominent coastal landmark overlooking Spencer Gulf and is noted for its association with the annual giant Australian cuttlefish aggregation nearby.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a coastal headland setting at the tip of Point Lowly overlooking Spencer Gulf. The site features the white conical lighthouse tower with red lantern, former keeper's cottages and surrounding reserve. The grounds are open for exterior viewing, photography and coastal walks. The area offers expansive sea views, rocky shoreline and interpretive signage about maritime history. Nearby waters are renowned for snorkelling and diving during cuttlefish season, with picnic and barbecue areas available.
Key highlights
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Historic 1883 conical lighthouse tower with red lantern overlooking Spencer Gulf
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Heritage-listed maritime landmark guiding Spencer Gulf shipping for over a century
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Panoramic coastal views from Point Lowly headland
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Proximity to world-renowned giant Australian cuttlefish aggregation dive sites