Smoky Cape Lighthouse tour
Hat Head National Park
Overview
Walk alongside a NPWS ranger on a fascinating tour of Smoky Cape lighthouse, the highest lighthouse in New South Wales. Take in the stunning coastal scenery along the way.
- When
2025:
- 12, 16 and 23 April
- 10 May
- 14 June
- 9, 12 and 16 July
- 9 August
- 13 September
- 1, 8 and 11 October
- 8 November
- 13 and 31 December.
2026:
- 7, 10, 14, 21 and 28 January.
Tour times:
- 10am to 10.45am
- 11am to 11.45am
- 12pm to 12.45pm.
Arrive at least 10 mins before your tour starts, to give yourself time to walk up to the lighthouse.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and over. The path up to the lighthouse very steep, with a ladder and narrow steps inside the lighthouse.
- Price
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Adult/child $15 per person. No more than 10 people per tour.
- Meeting point
- Smoky Cape Lighthouse door
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Come along on this 45min tour of Smoky Cape lighthouse. On meeting your ranger at the lighthouse door, you'll be given exclusive guided access to ascend this magnificent structure of NSW maritime history. Inside the lighthouse you'll navigate steep narrow steps and a ladder to access the balcony and light room.
Your ranger will share stories of the lighthouse, tailored to suit your group. Please wear enclosed flat and sturdy footwear.
After your tour, enjoy some lunch at Smoky Cape picnic area and take a short walk along the one of the tracks.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Hat Head National Park in the North Coast region
Hat Head National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass
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