Point Hicks Lightstation Walk

Point Hicks Lightstation Walk

The main reason for doing this walk is to see the historic Point Hicks lighthouse up close.

The granite headland was Captain James Cook's first sight of the Australian mainland in April 1770. The bonus of this walk is the absolutely outstanding view from the top. There is something impressive about this towering structure in the middle of what is otherwise a pretty vast wilderness.

Location: Point Hicks, Croajingolong National Park

Distance: 4.5km return

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Grade: Level 2

Start/ finish: Point Hicks Lightstation Car Park

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