A Season of Light – What’s Coming Up at the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse

The summer marks exciting chapters in the long and captivating history of the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse. With conservation works completed, a golden anniversary on the horizon and a maritime-inspired novel set to launch, there has never been a better time to rediscover the iconic landmark.

Lighthouse Tours return – 26th December 2025

After months of essential conservation and restoration of the external and internal structure of the accommodation quarters, the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse is ready to reopen its doors. From Boxing Day, visitors can once again climb the helical staircase, explore the keepers’ quarters, and marvel at the First Order Lens that has shone across our coastline for more than 150 years.

This phase of restoration ensures the lighthouse continues to stand strong for generations to come—a beacon of resilience, ingenuity and community spirit.

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Celebrating 50 Years on Shore – Australia Day Long Weekend, 23rd - 25th January

In January 1976, after being transported piece by piece from its offshore platform, the lighthouse reopened in Kingston SE as a museum—an engineering feat that remains one of Australia’s great maritime achievements.

This Australia Day long weekend, we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of its relocation with a program full of experiences:

• Night Tours under the stars

• Day Tours from 10am to 3pm

• A Historical Display featuring images, documents and stories

• A special lighthouse illumination to mark the anniversary

• Free tea and coffee all weekend

It’s a weekend for families, history lovers, adventurers, and the simply curious—a rare chance to celebrate one of Australia’s most remarkable maritime achievements.

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Book Launch with Author Helen Edwards – 14 February

We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning author Helen Edwards for the launch of her new maritime adventure novel, A Light on the Rocks. Intertwining the tragedy of the SS Admella with the magic and resilience of lighthouse life. The book is a haunting, magical tale woven with real events, mystery and the relentless spirit of the sea.

Event highlights:

• Meet the author

• Book signing

• Books available for purchase

• Drinks & nibbles (4:30pm–5:30pm)

• Day tours available from 10am–3pm

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Your Lighthouse Adventure Awaits

With tours returning, celebrations underway and a literary event steeped in maritime history, the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse is set for an unforgettable season. Whether you join us for one event or all three, we can’t wait to welcome you and share the next chapter of this remarkable lighthouse’s story.