Sugarloaf Point Light

Sugarloaf Point Light
Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse
LocationSeal Rocks Road, Myall Lakes National Park, Seal Rocks, Mid-Coast Council, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates32°26′27″S 152°32′21″E / 32.44083°S 152.53917°E / -32.44083; 152.53917
Tower
Constructed1875
ConstructionRendered brick tower
Automated1987
Height49 feet (15 m)
ShapeCylindrical tower with balcony and lantern, external spiral stairway
MarkingsWhite tower and lantern, black balcony rail
OperatorAustralian Maritime Safety Authority
Heritagelisted on the Commonwealth Heritage List 
Light
Focal height
  • W. 258 feet (79 m)
  • R. 240 feet (73 m)
Lens1st order Chance Brothers Fresnel lens
Light sourceMains power
Intensity780,000 cd
Range
  • White: 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi).
  • Red: 14 nautical miles (26 km; 16 mi)
Characteristic
  • Fl W 7.5s.
  • F R (toward south)
Official nameSugarloaf Point Lighthouse, Seal Rocks Rd, Seal Rocks, NSW, Australia
TypeListed place
Designated22 June 2004
Reference no.105602
ClassHistoric
Official nameSugarloaf Point Lightstation Group; Seal Rocks Lightstation Complex; Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse
TypeState heritage (complex / group)
Designated22 February 2019
Reference no.2025
TypeLight Station
CategoryTransport - Water
BuildersJohn McLeod

Sugarloaf Point Light, also known as Seal Rocks Lighthouse, is an active lighthouse located on Sugarloaf Point, a point about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southeast of Seal Rocks, Mid-Coast Council, New South Wales, Australia. It guards Seal Rocks, a treacherous rock formation to the south. It is the first lighthouse designed by James Barnet, and built from 1874 to 1875 by John McLeod. It is also one of only two towers in Australia with an external stairway. It is also known as Sugarloaf Point Lightstation Group, Seal Rocks Lightstation Complex and Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse. The property is owned by National Parks and Wildlife Service. It was added to the Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004; on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 22 February 2019; and on the (now defunct) Register of the National Estate on 10 April 1989.

The light is operated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, while the structures are maintained and operated by the Land and Property Management Authority. Sugarloaf Point is part of Myall Lakes National Park, managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. An unpaved road leads to the location and parking is provided. Although the tower is closed to the public, a nearby lookout provides good views.