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The Black Lighthouse of Queenscliff, Australia

I spent a month in Australia with the U.S. Lighthouse Society in November 2022. What an amazing trip! I invite you to learn a little about one of the South Australia lighthouses I visited. I will say, (eyes rolling) that the docent for the society tour at this sentinel was loud, obnoxious, and pushy. Since there is an Aussie army military installation around the lighthouse, I suppose he had dreams of being a drill sergeant. And it was obvious he thought Americans amusing. Anyway, let's hope if you visit, you'll have a nicer docent to take you around the site. You'll learn a lot of Aussie military history and a little about the Black Lighthouse, so named for its dark color. The basalt blocks in the tower give it the name.

Two of my photos are posted below. They are copyrighted, so don't use them.

I have reproduced the flier I was given, with all information on visiting the site and a bit of history of the lighthouse itself. Enjoy, and if you get Down Under, do visit the lighthouses. They are awesome!