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Grotto Point Lighthouse

Grotto Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Grotto Point Lighthouse

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Sydney Harbour National Park

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Location: New South Wales, Australia

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Sue

June 3, 2026

Grotto Point Lighthouse is a small historic navigation light built in 1910 to help guide vessels through Sydney Harbour. The unusual stone structure sits atop a rocky headland at the southern tip of Balgowlah Heights, and is sometimes nicknamed the “Disney Castle” because of its turreted design. Surrounded by bushland, this location offers fantastic, expansive views across Middle Harbour and out through Sydney Heads toward the Tasman Sea.

Gertie

March 14, 2024

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A short side track on the Spit > Manly walk. The track is quite overgrown but clearly visible to follow.

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