Norah Head Lighthouse

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Norah Head Lighthouse was purposely built from 1901 to 1903 to protect ships travelling between Sydney and Newcastle with vital cargo and passengers. Perched on the headland, the lighthouse takes in magnificent ocean vistas and is the Central Coast’s most spectacular icon.

Offering historic tours of this working lighthouse, which can be booked at the lighthouse. A walking track skirts around the lighthouse side and leads to stairs that climb down to the rock platform below and to Lighthouse Beach. For more oceanside activities, whale watching is a popular pastime from this location from May to November each year – where glimpses of these almighty mammals can be seen from the top of the lighthouse. .

Beautifully renovated and furnished heritage accommodation from the original lightkeepers cottages is available onsite for guests to enjoy for short or long stays.

Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve can be hired for your wedding ceremony, wedding photos and accommodation for your special day.

Facilities

Barbeque Carpark Conference/Convention Facilities Family Friendly Lawn / Gardens Lookouts Non Smoking Picnic Area Public Toilet

Internet Access

Free Wifi

Activities

Walks

Disabled Assistance

Disabled access available

Membership

Australian Tourism Export Council National Trust Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation

Accreditation

ATEC Tourism Trade Ready National Trust

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