A visit to this museum to view this very historical and extremely interesting display is a must. There is also lots of interesting information at the visitors centre including brochures and books. Montague Island is 7km off Narooma and is the largest inshore island on the NSW coast, now a nature reserve under control of National Parks and Wildlife Service. It is home to a large seabird/penguin colonies. Due to its location & importance to shipping the government of the day decided to construct a lighthouse on the island - calling for tenders in 1873. It was not completed until November 1881. Originally the lighthouse had an intensity of 45,000 candelas (candle power) subsequently increased to 250,000 in 1910 & 357,000 in 1923. The light source was originally oil, then kerosene before conversion to electric power in 1969 to a light intensity of 1,000,000 candelas. This mechanism was completely removed in 1986 and a battery of solar-powered Quartz-halogen lamps installed in its place. The dismantled original light mechanism was packed prism by prism, in individual cases surrounded by expanding foam sprayed in to protect the contents. The whole of the mechanism was then stored in Sydney, pending a decision on its ultimate destination. Contac (02) 4476 1690 for more information

Check In: 9 Check Out: 5

Disabled Access:
Disabled access to Museum and toilets.

Children:
Contact operator for further details.

Email: narooma@naturecoast-tourism.com.au

Phone: 02 4476 2881

Website: www.lighthouse.net.au

Address:
Narooma Visitors Centre, Princes Highway
Narooma, New South Wales, 2546

Guest Facilities:
Car park, Public Toilet, Toilet facilities for the Disabled, Visitor Information Centre

Experiences you can enjoy at Narooma Lighthouse Museum:
Historic/Heritage