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Cape Bruny Lighthouse

Cape Bruny Lighthouse

Cape Bruny Lighthouse
Cape Bruny

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Cape Bruny Lighthouse located at the southern tip of Bruny Island, Tasmania, is the second oldest extant lighthouse tower in Australia, as well as having the longest (158 years) history of being continuously manned.

It is the only lighthouse in southern Tasmania currently open for tours. At 114 metres tall, it towers over the spectacular dolerite cliffs of Cape Bruny and offers panoramic views of the rugged South Bruny coastline.

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Lighthouse Road, South Bruny, Tasmania, 7150
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Cape Bruny Lighthouse

Cape Bruny Lighthouse located at the southern tip of Bruny Island, Tasmania, is the second oldest extant lighthouse tower in Australia.

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Article Created: 10 January 2026
Last Updated: 29 April 2026

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