Low Head Foghorn

Low Head Lighthouse is an iconic historic landmark located in Low Head, Tasmania.

Situated 7 kilometres north of George Town, it is positioned on the eastern banks at the mouth of the Tamar River. This remarkable maritime infrastructure comprises of the oldest continuously operated pilot station in Australia and was the third lighthouse to be built in the country. Initially, built as a fire beacon by Colonel William Paterson in 1804 as a solution to prevent severe shipping accidents at the dangerous entrance of the Tamar River, Low Head Lighthouse eventually received a complete renovation to become the Lighthouse we know today.

In 1832, the Low Head Lighthouse was completed and driven by a mechanism produced by George and Robert Stevenson of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Lighthouse was constructed by convict labour and still stands as an ignition of traditional architecture, testifying to the history of Tasmania's marine trade. Low Head Lighthouse has assisted in preventing countless shipping accidents that had commonly occurred at the mouth of the Tamar River since operations first began in 1833. The Low Head Lighthouse is now automated and unmanned. Nevertheless, visitors are still welcome to tour the stunning Lighthouse and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Tamar Valley from the balcony lookout.