Smoky Cape Lighthouse

Smoky Cape Lighthouse is a heritage-listed coastal lighthouse located on Smoky Cape headland within Hat Head National Park near Arakoon and South West Rocks in Kempsey Shire, New South Wales. Built in 1891 and standing 111 metres above sea level, it is the highest lighthouse in New South Wales. Constructed of mass concrete with an octagonal tower and keeper's cottages, it remains an active aid to navigation and a popular lookout for coastal and whale-watching views.

Visitors can expect a historic octagonal lighthouse tower and former keeper's cottages set on a high coastal headland within Hat Head National Park. The site offers panoramic views of the coastline, Hat Head National Park, and the Pacific Ocean from the lookout and grounds. Visitors can explore the exterior of the lighthouse, view interpretive displays, join guided tours of the tower when available, walk short tracks, picnic, and watch for whales during migration season. The lighthouse remains operational.