Cape Hotham Light — Photo Spots, Northern Territory, Australia

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Cape Hotham Light

Northern Territory, Australia

Cape Hotham Light is an active lighthouse in the Northern Territory of Australia located on Cape Hotham on the coastline of the Van Diemen Gulf about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of the territory capital of Darwin, The lighthouse marks the entrance to Clarence Strait, the eastern approach to Darwin. The lighthouse was constructed by the Commonwealth Lighthouse Service during the "Golden Age of Australian Lighthouses", between 1913 and 1920. The light characteristic shown is three flashes, one every two seconds, repeating every 15 seconds (Fl.(3)W.R. 15s). The colour is red on 025°-070° and white elsewhere. The red light is visible for 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi) while the white light is visible for 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi). The site is accessible by boat from Darwin, but the tower is closed to the public. The light is operated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Category
Photo Spots
Location
Northern Territory, Australia
Coordinates
-12.04640, 131.29000
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q5034870

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Cape Hotham Light is in Northern Territory, Australia. Coordinates: -12.04640, 131.29000.

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