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Cape Tourville Lighthouse

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Cape Tourville Lighthouse is a modern coastal lighthouse located within Freycinet National Park, offering expansive views of the Tasman Sea. The site is well known for its easy access, dramatic ocean scenery, and strong coastal winds. A short paved circuit walk around the lighthouse provides panoramic views of cliffs, offshore islands, and rolling ocean waves. It is an excellent stop for photography and a relaxing break while exploring the Freycinet coastline.

What to See & Do

  • 🚶 Traverse the easy 🛣️ and fully paved lighthouse circuit 🔦 track 🚶
  • 🔭 Admire the incredible 🌊 panoramic ocean and rugged coastline 🌅 views 🔭
  • 📸 Photograph the towering 🏔️ cliffs and the rocky offshore 🏝️ islands 📸
  • 🦅 Watch for soaring 🐦 seabirds and changing coastal weather ☁️ patterns 🦅

How to Get There

  • 🚗 Drive from the 🏙️ scenic Coles Bay toward Cape Tourville 🛣️ Road 🚗
  • 👟 Take a very ⏱️ short walk from the car 🚙 park to the lighthouse 🔦

Travel Tips

  • 🧥 Dress in very 🧤 warm layers due to strong coastal 🌬️ winds 🧥
  • ⚠️ Exercise extreme caution 🛑 when standing near the steep cliff 🧗 edges ⚠️
  • ✅ Enjoy a path 👣 suitable for all fitness 👟 levels and ages ✅

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕐 01:00 PM – Drive toward the 🔦 Cape Tourville Lighthouse through the national 🌲 park 🚗
  • 🕐 01:30 PM – Walk the circuit 🔄 track and enjoy the endless 🌊 views 🔭
  • 🕑 02:30 PM – Continue driving 🚙 to explore other nearby coastal 🐚 spots 📍

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: 24 hours

Entry Fee:

Freycinet National Park pass required

Best Time to Visit:

Afternoon for ocean views and light conditions

Location

📌Cape Tourville Lighthouse, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia

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