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Posted: 07 Feb 2023

Taken: 25 May 2017

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Sugarloaf

Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse stands on a dramatic headland east of Seal Rocks village. Completed in 1875, it is the first lighthouse designed by colonial architect James Barnet and one of only two towers in Australia with an external stairway. It was originally built to guide ships along the rocky coastline, after a number of incidents, including the shipwrecking of the SS Catterthun and the Rainbow. Despite the coast being illuminated by the lighthouse, 20 wrecks have occurred since the lighthouse was built.

Below the lighthouse are the Lighthouse Keepers’ quarters and outbuildings that have been refurbished to offer holiday accommodation for visitors. On the grassy slopes next to the lookout point and cliff edge, you’ll see three memorials dedicated to people associated with the lighthouse.

Sugarloaf Point is a top spot for watching whales as they migrate on their journey along the coast. You might also be lucky enough to see dolphins, down on lighthouse beach.
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Sugarloaf Lighthouse

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Comments
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
Well it certainly looks a very attractive building. I'd have thought that the light would have spared the ships that ran aground. Obviously not.
14 months ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
Both pictures are beautiful.
14 months ago.

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