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Sandy Cape Lighthouse Information

Plans for the Sandy Cape Lighthouse were introduced after loss of over 20 vessels in an area off Sandy Cape named Breaksea Spit. Even Captain Cook's voyage was nearly halted to the same fate. The construction of the lighthouse was completed in 1870.

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Today the lighthouse is powered by solar panels. Tours of the area around the light house are conducted daily. The lighthouse also acts as an important place for weather observations providing important data for Fraser meteorology.

The environment surrounding the lighthouse is typically beautiful like the rest of Fraser Island. A definite location worth the day trip when holidaying on the island.

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