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Shark Island Lighthouse

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Shark Island lighthouse is located in Sydney Harbour, east of Bradley's Head and is accessible only by boat.

The lighthouse was built in 1913 and was named after the Shark Island found in proximity.

Shark Island lighthouse is a small lighthouse of only 12.5m in height and is accessible only by boat.

Still operational today, the Shark Island lighthouse character is of three red flashes every 8 s.

tourist information ...

How to get there
The NPWS, in conjunction with Matilda Cruises, operates a ferry service everyday to Shark Island.

Ferry departs from Darling Harbour. For ferry information visit the Matilda Cruises website.

For bookings, phone the NPWS at Cadmans Cottage, or book online on the Matilda Cruises website.
See map.

Contact details:
Department of Environment and Climate Change
PO Box A290, Sydney South NSW 1232
Phone: +61 2 9995 5000 (switch)
Web site: Department of Environment and Climate Change.

Hours of Operation:
The tour duration is 2 hours.

22 December

1817 - The King expedition of 1817, to explore and make a rough survey of the northern and north-west coasts of Australia, departs Sydney.

1911 - The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is established.

Australian slang

leg-opener alcoholic drink
cut snake, mad as a very angry
ridgy-didge original, genuine
knock to criticise, put down
dipstick fool, loser, idiot
noodling digging for opals
station a big farm
hoon hooligan
heads or tails spinning a 1$ coin Queen's Head vs Kangaroo Tail

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