the low head lighthouse

arangemas

The drive from Launceston northbound ended at Low Head Lighthouse. Almost surrounded by 300 degrees of water. On the left is Tamar river mouth meeting the ocean, on the right is an ocean bay. It was a beautiful sunny spring day, breezy and cool. The lighthouse and the blue ocean looked like a painting.

quizzycat

Agree with some of the other reviewers, if you love lighthouses you will love this one. Its one of the few working lighthouses around and not only is it fascinating, the view is wonderful. If you can stay in Low Head and watch the sunrise and the sunset! Make sure you visit on Sundays at noon when the fog horn is sounded.

Livetotravel747

Good View out too sea and the river mouth. The day we were there it was very windy but enjoyable. We were lucky enough to see a fishing boat also come in. Not much information on lighthouse. We enjoyed the view more than the lighthouse. Worth a visit

920christinej

Short walk from the car parkThe view is fantastic, you can walk down to the waters edge Lots of history and information on the notice boards to read. Can be windy but still worth going for a look

Staisch

Quintessential lighthouse. Only 70m walk from car park to the lighthouse. The drive from Georgetown to Low Headis spectacular, it huggs the bay and with the sun setting and sheep on the grassy pastures, makes the drive memorable. The historical colonial cottages near by the lighthouse only adds to the experience. Well worth a visit as drive was only 30- 40 min drive from Launceston and good way to fill in a few hours - especially with kids.

CuteAussieKoala

Low Head has several light houses all with their own significant history at the entrance to the Tamar River. It is a shame you can't get up close to the light house but the views that could be seen from the car park are impressive,

qofd

...then you will like this one. Lovely candy stripes. In fact there are at least 3 lighthouses in the area, all slightly different from each other. Lovely sunrises to be seen from here..worth getting up early for.

Kazbahtoo

Fantastic spot, beautifully maintained. Lovely Museum of Maritime history and only $5.00 entry fee. All run by local volunteers. You can rent the old Pilot houses for holidays and there is a wee Cafe on site. Just a perfect spot to visit for an hour or two.

Rosalind157

Unless you are a local, I'm not too sure if you'll consider this lighthouse as something special. It's got a great historical significance, of course, as it was built in 1888. It's definitely a huge structure, but it's just standing there without even a footpath leading to the lighthouse. It seemed to be a bit neglected, surrounded by newly-developing housing estate.

thijse_13

It was great, sheeps walking around, high on a hill close to the coast, you can take perfect panaroma pictures here. Defitenly go here!

Sundancer93003

The lighthouse is at the end of Low Head, beyond George Town. It has been used continuously since 1888. The view of the mouth of the Tamar River is beautiful. If you are into lighthouses, this one is well worth a visit.

YakkaNobby

The whole are along side the Tamar River and the north east coast is simply stunning. This pretty and historic lighthouse set right at the very eastern entrance to the river caps off a lovely drive through Georgetown and Low head. There are numerous historic and picturesque places to see and this one is well worth the visit.If you want a coffee or the best hot chocolate you'll ever have, call into Belle's Tea Room along the esplanade in Georgetown.

mcgben5

we had time to spare while waiting for the penguin tour. we choose to walk about the the lighthouse property. what lovely views. try it

JeffW835

What a wonderful place! Such an amazing place without us knowing anything about it until we got there and read and read and read!

beverleybaker22

This lighthouse shows the mouth of the Tamar River. The original cottages are there, There is a lovely walk to see the penguins at dusk. Pick the right time to go