Robe lighthouses

The Robe region in South Australia is known for its unique lighthouse, built in 1972 to replace the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse. It measures 3.5 meters wide at the base, slanting towards five meters wide at the top. The light array includes three vertical banks of five 200-watt headlight-type lamps. The lighthouse's optics feature a revolving hexagonal column of sealed beam lamps, producing a character of three flashes every 10 seconds with an intensity of 410,000 candelas, visible up to 37 kilometers out to sea. Standing at 18 meters high, the tower reaches 63.1 meters above sea level.

Originally, the Robe Lighthouse replaced a small wooden structure that housed a kerosene lamp and operated from 1895. This historic lighthouse was relocated from the Margaret Brock Reef to Kingston, where it now serves as a museum after a century of manual operation. Visitors to the Robe region have the opportunity to explore the area's rich history and natural beauty, which includes not only the unique lighthouse but also attractions like Doorway Rock and various historical buildings within the town.

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