Barrenjoey Lighthouse







Barrenjoey Lighthouse

Imagine yourself standing on the top of a hill. As you turn a full 360 degrees you see a cliff cascade into the ocean which reaches the endless horizon before it curves into the Australian eastern coast where it seeps in, forming bays, beaches and Australia’s most iconic beach; Palm Beach. This is probably my favourite thing about the lighthouse lookout...being able to see so much of the Australian coastline from one spot. This is what is on offer when you venture up Barrenjoey Head and find the wonders of Sydney’s most northern point. It will take you a 30 minute uphill walk to reach, with choice between a track that gradually ascends or one with stairs. Once you reach the top have a look at the 1881 sandstone lighthouse. There are tours on offer if you are there on a Sunday. Then spare a good amount of time to explore and view all that this lookout has to offer….you may even sight a whale if you are there between May and September! So the best time to go would either be on a Summer's day that isn't too hot or on a Sunday between May and September. I will definitely be visiting this place again :) 

#wildwednesday
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-buildings-places/barrenjoey-lighthouse

 - Hannah Neirinckx, 43283004
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http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/~/media/4CEA046D08E247D1892661D225AE76B6.ashx
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/~/media/169A79D31F194CB392EED5A2468B313A.ashx
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