New South Wales · Attraction
Point Perpendicular Lighthouse
Clifftop views, whale season magic
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
Point Perpendicular Lighthouse stands at the northern entrance to Jervis Bay, perched on clifftops roughly 90 metres above the sea at the tip of the Beecroft Peninsula. Built in 1899, the white masonry tower is surrounded by dramatic coastal scenery and commands sweeping views over the bay and open Pacific. It is one of the finest lighthouse lookout positions on the NSW South Coast.
The lighthouse sits within the Jervis Bay Military Reserve, which means access is restricted to Friday afternoons, weekends, and NSW school holiday periods, and may close without notice when naval gunnery exercises are underway. The interior of the tower is not open to visitors, but the grounds and the clifftop lookout are freely accessible during permitted times.
The site is outstanding for whale watching between May and November, when humpback whales migrate along the coast. Resident white-bellied sea eagles are regularly seen riding thermals above the cliffs, and New Zealand fur seals haul out on rocks below. The gravel access road can deteriorate after heavy rain, so a high-clearance vehicle is recommended.
There is no entry fee for the lighthouse grounds. Access is via the Beecroft Peninsula road from Currarong. Visitors should check road conditions and confirm access with the range control office before travelling.
Scenic views
Lookouts near Point Perpendicular Lighthouse.
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