A lovely walk from my home to Kiribilli and over the Harbour Bridge to Circular Quay with lots of iconic sights. I'm so lucky to live in this epic city and have all this on my doorstep.
August 12, 2026
August 09, 2026
Cape Point lighthouse
I found these wonderful photos of the lighthouses at Cape Point, taken in Cape Town in 2010 and in 2015. Another extraordinary setting for a lighthouse.
The original Cape Point lighthouse was completed in 1859 and first lit in 1860, high on the summit of Cape Point. Its position proved unsuitable because the light was frequently obscured by fog and low cloud. Following the wreck of the Lusitania on nearby Bellows Rock in 1911, a new lighthouse was constructed much lower down on Diaz Point, 87 metres above sea level, and brought into service in 1919. Its powerful light, visible for approximately 63 kilometres, flashes three times every 30 seconds and continues to guide ships around the Cape Peninsula.
Old lighthouse
New lighthouse
