Yes, we have lighthouses…in fact, we have three!
The Swallowtail Lighthouse
… in fact, we have three!
We suggest you visit them all.
They are:
LONG EDDY POINT LIGHTHOUSE - located at the northern end of the Island
SWALLOWTAIL LIGHTHOUSE - close to the ferry dock, at the northern end of the island, AND
SOUTHWEST HEAD LIGHTHOUSE - located at the south end of the island
Swallowtail Lighthouse will welcome you to the Island as you first approach it, on the ferry, and you will be able to see it clearly through the windows on the starboard side or, better yet, from the observation deck at the top. Visit the grounds once you settle in - Swallowtail will offer you incredible vistas of the island and the bay, particularly on a sunny day but even when the sky is overcast. Lots of history here too!
The Southwest Head Lighthouse is modest and situated in the more remote, less populated end of the Island but definitely worth a visit. You will take a winding road to see it, through lush forests and along coves and steep shores. Once you arrive, you will be at the start-off point for a least a couple of spectacular trails, and have a chance to see evidence of the volcanic base of this part of the island, with its steep cliffs.
The Long Eddy Point Lighthouse
