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Southern Lights of Tasmania · Lighthouse Tourism

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Southern Lights of Tasmania · Lighthouse Tourism

Convict-built lighthouses set against the Southern Ocean with abundant wildlife. Key lights include Cape Bruny, Table Cape, Cape Byron on mainland. Historic sites include Port Arthur and Macquarie Harbour. The Three Capes Track offers a lighthouse hiking trail. **Best Season:** December-March. **Infrastructure:** 7/10 - Basic facilities. Daily costs: AUD 100-250. Unique wildlife includes penguin colonies at lighthouse sites. Dramatic cliff settings of the Southern Ocean. Port Arthur offers ghost tours.

Destination Overview

Convict-built lighthouses set against the Southern Ocean with abundant wildlife. Key lights include Cape Bruny, Table Cape, Cape Byron on mainland. Historic sites include Port Arthur and Macquarie Harbour. The Three Capes Track offers a lighthouse hiking trail. **Best Season:** December-March. **Infrastructure:** 7/10 - Basic facilities. Daily costs: AUD 100-250. Unique wildlife includes penguin colonies at lighthouse sites. Dramatic cliff settings of the Southern Ocean. Port Arthur offers ghost tours.

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Best season
Summer
Difficulty
6
Region
Australia, Tasmania

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