Norah Head Lighthouse

Norah Head Lighthouse was purposely built between 1901 and 1903 to protect ships travelling between Sydney and Newcastle carrying vital cargo and passengers. Perched on the headland, the lighthouse takes in magnificent ocean vistas and is the Central Coast's most spectacular icon.

Take a historic tour of this working lighthouse, which can be booked at the lighthouse. The tours run daily between 10am and 1:30pm, or keep an eye out for their special night tour dates happening a few times a year. A walking track skirts around the lighthouse side and leads to stairs that climb down to the rock platform below and to Lighthouse Beach. For more oceanside activities, whale watching is a popular pastime from this location from May to November each year, where glimpses of these almighty mammals can be seen from the top of the lighthouse.

Beautifully renovated and furnished heritage accommodation from the original lightkeepers' cottages is available onsite for guests to enjoy for short or long stays.

Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve can be hired for your wedding ceremony, wedding photos and accommodation for your special day.