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Rare Chance To See Old Lighthouse Re-Lit

Wednesday, 08 August 2012 04:35

point perpendicular lighthouse The Department of Defence has completed a major structural refurbishment of one of Jervis Bay’s most spectacular and popular icons, the Point Perpendicular Lighthouse near Currarong.

The historic lighthouse and keeper's cottages provide a rare and outstanding example of an intact manned light station.

The light will be lit from dusk until dawn over the International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend 17th to the 19th August.

The event will join 420 lighthouses throughout the world in an aim to promote public awareness of lighthouses and lightships and their need for preservation and restoration.

The intensity of the Point Perpendicular lantern is 1.2 million candela (one candela equals one candle) and the 9 powerful beams rotate very slowly making it visible  26 nautical miles out to sea

Visitors are encouraged to take a picnic and make the most of this rare opportunity to see the Point Perpendicular Lighthouse in it's full glory. 
Visitors can also join a Ranger led "Lighthouse Walk and Talk" and there will be an exhibition on the ground floor of the lighthouse containing memorabilia

For more information ring the Beecroft Ranger Station 02 4448 3411

 

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