On the way up the headland, the view south along Tallow Beach is breathtaking...
Heading
up the headland, is a wonderful lighthouse. Cape Byron Lighthouse is an active
lighthouse located at Cape Byron, New South Wales, Australia.
Standing on a bald rocky headland with a precipitous cliff on the east side, and a sheer drop of approximately 100 metres, Cape Byron Lighthouse is the most easterly light in Australia, and one of the most powerful. (Info from ByronBay.com)
The cape is the most easterly point of the Australian mainland, located about 3 kilometres northeast of the town of Byron Bay.
There is a lovely, well maintained walk all the way down.
Built in
the style used by NSW colonial architect, James Barnet, Charles Harding his
successor, prepared the plans for the Cape Byron Lighthouse. Due to the
elevation of the site, a tall structure was not required. Construction began in
1899 with the levelling of the site by contractors, Mitchell and King. The
total cost was £10,042 (pounds) to the contractors, £8,000 for the apparatus
and lantern house, and £2,600 for the road from Byron Bay township. (Info from ByronBay.com)
The tower
is constructed from concrete blocks made on the ground, lifted and cemented
into position and finally cement rendered inside and out. This technique saved
erecting framework.
The 8 ton optical lens was made by the French company,
Societe des Establishment, Henry Lepante, Paris. (Info from ByronBay.com)
There is even a hang gliding launch area on the headland below the lighthouse.
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26 comments:
What a gorgeous coastline! I love those low waves! Fantastic lighthouse! Beautiful shots!
Thanks Liz....you show us so much nice places and pictures...... wish i could be there.
Greetings, Joop
Have you seen already my other blog "Photo's in big size " you are welcome.
Wow! Such a beautiful place, fantastic photos and THAT SKY! Amazing!
Wow, Spectacular shots of water! the destination looking beautiful and famous to the visit. and also nice shots of palatial building and sky...
got to love our coastline; you created beautiful images with it from your photos Liz; well done
wauw wat mooi om daar te zijn,wat een prachtige natuur,geweldig.
Liz, gorgeous coastline scenery and I love the lighthouse. Gorgeous images. Thanks for sharing. Have a happy weekend.
BTW, I linked up your blog this week as one of my favorites to follow. I hope you do not mind, Eileen
Great photos, Liz, and great story as well. Thanks for sharing the information so clearly. I enjoyed learning as I read :)
The NSW Headlands are unique - I knew that was where you were even before I started reading! And of course the Byron Lighthouse is FAAAABULOUS!
A gorgeous coastline there Liz. i enjoyed your pictures so much - your commentary too.
Superbes photos, profondeur de champ et belle perspective, j'aime beaucoup!
Cath.
Fantastic photos,Liz!I wish I could be there too!
Cool shots.
sure is beautiful! the lighthouse is very charming, but that shoreline is mesmerizing!
oh I have been there with hubby. Oh awesome. I said to hubby if I did not have my family and Grandkids. I would move there to-morrow.
The ocean, the whales, nature, friendly people make it all worth while.
Gods Country all right.
What a gorgeous place! Thank you for sharing.
What a beautiful series this is, Liz.
I just love lighthouses, and this one is magnificent!
I especially love the first photograph here. The coastline is amazing.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Wonderful photos, Liz! I love the first shot of the waves on the beach and the lighthouse!
Nice looking place - the beach just calls out to be walked on!
Post to WBW when ever you feel like it - and some people already post twice - so thats fine with me!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Love all these different perspectives of the lighthouse. And the sea seems to be absorbed in grand drama as it rolls in to shore.
Lovely day to go climbing, too far for me though.
We sure do live i a beautiful corner of the world. Love your coastal stretches and also your lighthouse photos Liz. I've not been to Cape Byron Lighthouse - yet.
Stunning collection. There is something really special about the soft colors and light. Beautiful shots.
The destination looks famous and peaceful, according to your post. all shots are splendid.
Marvellous photos! Brings back memories of my time in Byron Bay!
Wonderful images, Liz. I'd love to take that walk down from the lighthouse to the sea (but would probably be staggering to make it uphill again!). Thanks for sharing this beautiful area.
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