Bustard Head Lighthouse
Bustard Head Light
Queensland's first coastal lighthouse (1868), on a remote headland reachable only by amphibious vehicle or boat.
Bustard Head Lighthouse was built in 1868 and was the first coastal lighthouse constructed in Queensland. Its cast-iron tower is still in use. The headland has no public road, so visitors usually join the 1770 LARC amphibious-vehicle full-day tour to get there. Volunteers give talks on the history of the lighthouse keepers' families, and visitors can also see the old cemetery beside the lighthouse. From the headland you can look out over the empty beach and the mangrove river mouth. It can be windy, so bring warm clothing.
Opening hours
Group visits only
Nearby sights
- Eurimbula National Park
- Joseph Banks Environmental Park (Round Hill Head)
- Captain Cook Monument (Cook's Landing Place)
- 1770 Sunset Point
- 1770 LARC! Tours
- Agnes Water Main Beach
- Agnes Water Museum
- Workmans Beach