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Cape Bruny Lighthouse

Kettering, Tasmania

History

A convict-built lighthouse of 1836 on Bruny Island's southern tip, one of the oldest in Australia, high above the Southern Ocean. Walk up from the museum for the views; wind and weather change fast.

Nearest town
Kettering, Tasmania
Category
History & culture
GPS
-43.4892, 147.1441

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Where is Cape Bruny Lighthouse?

Cape Bruny Lighthouse is in Kettering, Tasmania, at GPS -43.4892, 147.1441.

Which road trips pass Cape Bruny Lighthouse?

Cape Bruny Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bruny Island and the Huon Valley.

What is there to see near Cape Bruny Lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs (27 km), The Neck and Truganini Lookout (29 km), Franklin and the Wooden Boat Centre (46 km) and Tahune AirWalk (57 km).

When is the best time to visit Cape Bruny Lighthouse?

The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)