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Endeavour Lighthouse

brief history ...

The lighthouse was built in 1955 on Henry Head, a headland on the north side of the entrance to Botany Bay, next to a coastal battery. The Endeavour Lighthouse is still active.

Technical data:

cylindrical masonry tower, painted white
focal plane 27 m (87 ft)
character: red light, 2 s on, 1 s off. 4 m (13 ft)
coordinates: lat 33° 59.9' South; long = 151° 14.3' East

Trivia: The lighthouse is named after Captain Cook's flagship, Endeavour.

tourist information ...

How to get there
Regular buses can take you to La Pérouse from Circular Quay. Endeavour Lighthouse is accessible by a short walk from the La Pérouse Museum. See map.

Contact details:
Operator: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
Site manager: Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC)

Hours of Operation:
Site open 24/7, but the tower closed.

20 April

1770 - Captain Cook's Endeavour voyage first sights the continent of Australia.

1937 - The first regular airmail service between Australia and the United States begins operation.

Australian slang

silly bugger(s) person(s) wasting time, fool(s)
maccas McDonald's (pronounced "mackers")
wobbly, throw a go mad
shit house of poor quality, toilet, WC
mug gullible person (friendly insult)
tee-up to set up a meeting
B & S Bachelor and Spinster ball
roo kangaroo
ripper great, fantastic

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