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Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse

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Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse
Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse is situated on South East Point, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia. From its point on the peninsula, it commands almost 360° views of Bass Strait. The Wilson's Promontory lighthouse is the southernmost lighthouse on mainland Australia, and is approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) from the nearest town, Tidal River. Dormitory-style accommodation is available in the lighthouse.

The lighthouse protects shipping travelling through Bass Strait. The Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse is the main part of the Wilsons Promontory Lightstation.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.