Low Head Lighthouse

Low Head Lighthouse

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Posted 2016-03-10 by Gypsy Rosefollow
The Low Head & #8206 ;Lighthouse, with its red and white strips, & #8206 ;stands at nineteen metres tall overlooking the majestic ocean.



This must see attraction is located in the picturesque town of Low Head in Tasmania, & #8206 ;approximately seven kilometres north of George Town on the east side of the mouth of the Tamar & #8206 ;River.& #8206 ;



Low Head Light station was established in 1833 and was the third lighthouse to be built in Australia & #8206 ;and the second in Tasmania. With the very first lighthouse being Macquarie Lighthouse in Vaucluse, New & #8206 ;South Wales and Australia's second lighthouse, Iron Pot Lighthouse at the entrance of the River & #8206 ;Derwent.& #8206 ;



The original lighthouse tower was known as Georgetown Station. And in 1880 the original stone & #8206 ;tower had fallen into a state of disrepair and was demolished in 1888, where it was replaced with a & #8206 ;double brick structure and a new lantern room as well as apparatus. It was also painted solid white & #8206 ;until 1926, when the broad bright red band was painted to improve visibility during daylight hours and & #8206 ;it remains like this to date. & #8206 ;



If you are passing by or visiting Low Head or George Town you must add this attraction to the to do & #8206 ;list. With breathtaking views from the Lighthouse and walks down to the rocks where you can discover & #8206 ;a world of beauty with the interesting rock formations, flowers, plants and shrubs as well as a & #8206 ;chance to spot penguins!& #8206 ;



Be sure to visit this interesting Lighthouse and enjoy a great day out admiring the lighthouse, & #8206 ;its awe-inspiring views and lookouts as well as taking a stroll down to the rocks for some fun & #8206 ;exploring.& #8206 ;

There is parking on site and the gates close at sunset. & #8206 ;



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