Robe Lighthouse

Robe Lighthouse, commonly known as the Robe Obelisk or Cape Dombey Obelisk, is a historic navigational beacon on Cape Dombey at Robe in South Australia's Limestone Coast. Built in 1855 as a day beacon and store for rocket lifesaving equipment, the 12-metre striped obelisk guided vessels into Guichen Bay. It stands on rugged limestone cliffs overlooking the Southern Ocean and remains an iconic heritage landmark of the town.

Visitors can expect an exposed coastal headland with the distinctive red and white striped obelisk standing on limestone cliffs at Cape Dombey. The site offers panoramic views over Guichen Bay, Long Beach and the Southern Ocean. The exterior of the obelisk and adjacent automatic light can be viewed from walking tracks and lookout areas. Surroundings include windswept cliffs, coastal vegetation, interpretive signage and photo opportunities. The interior of the structure is not open to the public.

Constructed in 1855 on Cape Dombey to serve as a day beacon for ships entering Guichen Bay and as a store for rocket and lifesaving apparatus for shipwrecks. Built during Robe's peak as a major port in the 1850s, including during the Victorian gold rush period when many migrants landed at Robe. The obelisk is State Heritage listed and is one of South Australia's most recognized 19th-century navigational structures.

Iconic maritime heritage symbol of Robe and the Limestone Coast, representing the town's historic port and seafaring past. Widely photographed landmark and focal point for local heritage interpretation and coastal identity.