Point Lowly Lighthouse
Point Lowly Lighthouse | |
| Location | Point Lowly Eyre Peninsula South Australia Australia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32°59′59.1″S 137°47′08.3″E / 32.999750°S 137.785639°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1883 |
| Construction | sandstone tower |
| Automated | 1973 |
| Height | 22.8 metres (75 ft) |
| Shape | conical tower with double balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower and lantern |
| Power source | mains electricity |
| Operator | City of Whyalla |
| Heritage | state heritage place since 15 December 1994. |
| Light | |
| Deactivated | 1993-1995 2009-2010 |
| Focal height | 23 metres (75 ft) |
| Intensity | 1,000,000 cd |
| Range | 26 nautical miles (48 km; 30 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (8) W 40s. |
The Point Lowly lighthouse was constructed in 1883 to guide ships safely through Spencer Gulf en route to Port Augusta and Port Pirie in South Australia. It was upgraded several times before being deactivated in 1993. It was reactivated in 1995 and is a tourist attraction for the Whyalla area and an icon of the Point Lowly area.