The lighthouse tower was originally constructed of cast-iron plates to allow for easier transportation to the remote cliff site.
The light was fully automated in 1993, marking the end of the resident lighthouse keeper era.
The Beecroft Peninsula is a restricted military training area used for naval and aerial weapons testing.
The cliffs surrounding the lighthouse rise approximately 80 meters directly above the ocean.
The original 1899 lens system was decommissioned and replaced with modern LED beacons to improve energy efficiency.
Point Perpendicular Lighthouse is situated at the northern tip of Beecroft Peninsula, overlooking the entrance to Jervis Bay. The current cast-iron tower replaced an earlier stone structure in 1899 and stands 24 meters high. The site is located within an active Australian Department of Defence Beecroft Weapons Range. Public access is restricted to the lighthouse precinct during periods when military live-fire exercises are not occurring. Visitors can view the cliffside lighthouse, which offers panoramic views of the Tasman Sea and Jervis Bay Marine Park. The precinct features original keeper's cottages and outbuildings that date back to the late 19th century. The surrounding coastal heathland is home to significant biodiversity and rugged geological formations. Visitors should expect high winds and exposed terrain due to its cliff-edge location.
The grassy vantage point slightly south of the lighthouse base looking back toward the tower with the ocean as a backdrop.
Check the official Department of Defence Beecroft Weapons Range website for closure notices before travelling.
Bring binoculars as the cliff vantage points are excellent for whale watching during migration seasons.
Stay strictly within marked paths, as the surrounding peninsula contains unexploded ordnance hazards from military training.
Attempting to enter restricted range areas beyond the clearly marked lighthouse precinct boundaries.
The site closes periodically for military weapons testing; always verify status on the Defence department website before arrival.
Stay on marked trails, do not touch unidentified metal objects, and observe all military signage.
