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Name: Althorpe Island Lighthouse  

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Also known as: Althorpe Island Rear Light

Nearest Town or City:
Marion Bay, , Australia

Location: Off Yorke Peninsula, South Australia.

Managing Organization:
Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Website: http://www.amsa.gov.au

Notes:
The Friends of Althorpe Islands Conservation Park have been active in the care of this light station's buildings.

Tower Height: 66

Height of Focal Plane: 350

Characteristic and Range: White flash every 7 seconds.

Description of Tower: White, conical limestone and sandstone tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1879

Date Present Tower Built: 1879

Date Automated: 1991

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.

Directions:
Access is by boat only.