Mersey Bluff Lighthouse — Attraction in Devonport

One of the landmark of the north shore of Tasmania is this outstanding Lighthouse . It's so beautiful especially when we visited the place early in the morning during the sunrise. The following information is from the "Lighthouses of Australia Inc. " The Mersey Bluff Lighthouse was constructed in 1889 by P Davern under contract to the Hobart Marine Board. It is of brick construction on a stone base. The lightstation originally included two brick houses, a signal shed, tide house and flagpole. Following conversion to automatic operation in 1920 and demanning the houses were sold to the Devonport Municipality in 1922. The houses were demolished in 1958 and 1961 respectively.

The current tower replaced a succession of beacons and obelisks that had formerly stood on the site. It also replaced the earlier Don River light.

In 1910 the original kerosene lamp was converted to acetylene gas which was supplied by a Colt seven-day acetylene generator.

The light was converted to DC electric operation in 1920 with an acetylene burner as a back up lightsource. The light was demanned at the same time. Mains power was connected in 1978. The lighthouse retains it’s original Chance Bros fourth...

A number of shipwrecks had occurred over the years, with attempts made to alleviate the loss by building cairns and beacons on Devonport’s Mersey Bluff.

The current lighthouse was built of bricks set on a stone base on the picturesque site in 1889. Its kerosene lamp was converted to acetylene in 1910, and then to DC electric power in 1920. Finally, in 1978, it was upgraded to mains power.

There has not been a wreck in the area since the lighthouse was built.

Unusual in an Australian lighthouse, it has vertical red stripes on its day mark. These, with its photogenic surrounds, ensure its popularity with visitors.

The parklands of Devonport Bluff are a great place for the study of Aboriginal history, to picnic or to take a walk along the path on the north-eastern perimeter. This in turn connects into a walking track that follows the foreshore and extends 3.5 kilometres to the Victoria...

This lighthouse is an icon destination in Tasmania. The only lighthouse in Australia painted in vertical red stripes!. Stunning views and on a clear day you will see Stanley(The Nut) in the west, Bridport/Low Head to the East, Mt Rowland and Black Bluff mountains to the South and approximately 18 km of Bass Straight to the North. Stunning Sunsets during Autumn and Winter. Picnic tables a plenty. Aboriginal carvings in sandstone. Lots of pademelon, wallaby, potoroo and possums at night. Upgraded parking for disabled and able patrons. Wheelchair friendly. For the brave an opportunity to jump off the nearby The Hat. Fishing nearby and an ideal safe venue for children. A must see destination in the Northwest...