City: Tasmania
Top Things to do in Tasmania
Top 10 Lighthouses in Tasmania, Australia
Tasmania (/tæzˈmeɪniə/; abbreviated as Tas and known colloquially as Tassie) is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 km (150 mi) to the south of the Australian mainland, separated by the Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 334 islands. The state has a population of around 519,100 as of June 2016, just over forty percent of which resides in the Greater Hobart precinct, which forms the metropolitan area of the state capital and largest city, Hobart.
Restaurants in Tasmania
1. Cape Wickham Links
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 77 reviews
Cape Wickham Links is an 18 hole golf course with hotel accommodation located on the northern tip of King Island, a short 40 minute flight south of Melbourne. Opening in late 2015 the course has quickly risen in the national and international golf industry rankings. Cape Wickham is the number 1 public access golf course in Australia, 3rd best golf course in Australia and is ranked 24th in the world on the prestigious Golf Digest top 100 list.
Reviewed By GCPeaso - Hope Island, Australia
This place is breathtaking from the drive in to some of the views a you make your way around the golf course. Although it is a little tiresome and difficult to get to with flights and transfers, the course is nothing short of spectacular from start to finish. The greenery is top class, and each hole provides its own challenges. It would be good to play a second round there after knowing where things were, blind tees and shots to greens that are left to the unknown the first time round. Be prepared for the wind, it was blustery the day we played but not horrific so made life a little more pleasant. The clubhouse and facilities are very primitive but don't let this judge your experience as the people in them were friendly and willing to assist with towels or umbrellas. A cart is not essential, but makes the day more enjoyable so book one as soon as you know you are playing there as there are not many of them. Take plenty of golf balls if you spray it as you don't find too many that go into the salt bushes, or off one of the cliffs into Bass Strait! Really good day out, take plenty of photos as there are some amazing views around the course, and book in a second round. Will definitely go back to this course as its easy to see how its rated so high on public access golf courses in Australia and the World.
2. Table Cape Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
The Table Cape Lighthouse is set on a sheer cliff edge surrounded by scenic farmlands and Tulip Farms. Construction began and the tower and cottages were completed and in service in 1888. The views from nearly 180m above the sea are amazing.
Reviewed By nataliemG3004TR - Elizabeth Town, Australia
Lighthouse guide Phil was fantastic, so friendly & welcoming. What an amazing view, so worth going to the top. Really interesting tour thank you ????
3. Cape Tourville Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By Sonja2020 - Brisbane, Australia
The short walk around the point and up to the lighthouse provided wonderful views across the ocean and also across to the mountains and bays in the National Park. The road up to the lighthouse is quite steep in parts. But the walk from the car park is relatively easy and takes you around the edges.
4. The Low Head Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By tarla - Brisbane, Australia
Low Head is a picturesque place to visit. The lighthouse adds to this. A bonus is the walks around the lighthouse as, if you are quiet and look closely, you can see penguins in their burrows. I took the easy walk near the car park and saw several burrows with penguins in them in the early afternoon. A nice place to visit from Launceston.
5. Cape Bruny Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
The Cape Bruny Lighthouse is the most iconic & dominant landmark on Bruny Island. Nestled on the sea-cliff tops in the South Bruny National Park, at the southern tip of Bruny Island. Built from 1836 she sits proud, overlooking the craggy coastlines of Southern Tasmania. This is the southernmost lighthouse tour in Australia. The tours to the top operate daily. For just $15 you will hear stories of shipwrecks, convicts and how the lighthouse keepers performed their daily duties. Learn how the lighthouse was built and experience the wild ocean and sea cliff views from above. This lighthouse is independently leased from Parks and Wildlife and operated by Craig Parsey who's family lived at Cape Bruny during the 1970's as Lighthouse Keepers. $15 is a small price to pay for such a wonderful experience, the icing on the cake! One of the must do attractions on Bruny Island.
Reviewed By LeonieT682 - Blaxland, Australia
A trip out on the dirt road....well worth a visit, amazing views, a small price to walk up into the lighthouse and out on the walkway, amazing scenery, great guides, passionate and very knowledgeable. Nice walks and saw wildlife and Echidna, rabbits, just wonderful
6. Cape Wickham Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Lenoreanddavid
well worth a visit, excellent view, King Island is a lovely place to visit at this time of the year!
7. Rocky Cape Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By shasy2
beautiful views in all directions , and a couple of short walks close by well worth checking , lovely area
8. Mersey Bluff Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By JCR_1_13 - Devonport, Australia
The Mersey Bluff is a natural place for people to meet, even for those who arrive from overseas. Access to it is straightforward, either along Formby Road and Victoria Parade/ Bluff Road, or the straight run up Middle Road/William Street. The Bluff lighthouse is of brick construction and was built in 1889, replacing the previous beacons and obelisks. At first fired by a kerosene lamp, it has been upgraded over the years to acetylene, DC electricity and finally, in 1978, to 240V mains power from the main grid. Unusual for an Australian lighthouse, it has broad red stripes for its day mark (the side that faces out to sea) There are good walks around Mersey Bluff and many angles from which to photograph the distinctive lighthouse. Beyond the recent history involved, the area surrounding the light is steeped in Tasmanian Aboriginal history, including a number of petroglyphs. Most certainly a must-visit site!
9. Currie Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By TassieAusssie - Hobart, Australia
There are lovely walks around this lighthouse, It is particularly pretty at sunset, nice and close to town.
10. Eddystone Point Lighthouse
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