Norah Head Light, the Last Manned Lighthouse in New South Wales

Norah Head Light is located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Built in 1903, it was the last lighthouse designed in the style of James Barnet and the last manned lighthouse in New South Wales. Today, it has been listed as a heritage site by the state and opened as a tourist attraction. The lighthouse is surrounded by a large lawn shaded by trees, while below it lies a beautiful beach where visitors can stroll on a large rock platform.

At the entrance, there is an observation deck and an ancient iron anchor.

View of the lighthouse from the observation deck.

Tourists heading to see the lighthouse.

Offices and other rooms for the lighthouse staff.

Norah Head Light is a lighthouse located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, near Toukley. It was the last lighthouse designed in the style of James Barnet and the last manned lighthouse in New South Wales.

Built in 1903, Norah Head Light stands 27 meters high and has a precast concrete block structure. It has been listed as one of the cultural heritage sites of New South Wales.

Visitors can walk alongside the lighthouse, enjoy the scenery, and read the information boards. They can also tour the rooms below the lighthouse.

The first family to work at the lighthouse.

Various tools used in the early days.

Walk down to the beach and stroll on the large rock platform.

View of the lighthouse from the beach.

A deep channel leading to the open sea, with anglers fishing inside.

Pelicans waiting on the beach, swooping in to snatch the fish caught by anglers.

Anglers shooing away the pelicans.