Lighthouses of Australia Inc

QLD lighthouse offers holiday with a difference

by the West Australian Newspaper

If you’re looking for seclusion for your holiday party or corporate group, how about a lighthouse? Cape Capricorn Lighthouse on Curtis Island near Gladstone, in Central Queensland, has two cottages available for up to 12 people.

Located at 100m above sea level, it affords 360-degree panoramic views, including sunrise and sunset. They’re linked to the beach below by walking tracks and a 4WD road. Transportation to the lighthouse and cottages can be by boat from Gladstone (then a scenic drive across the island) or by helicopter.

Hosts Bruce and Glenice Kingston can take guests around the island beach-combing, motoring by 4WD, hiking, surfing, snorkelling, fishing, crabbing, reef walking, canoeing or bird-watching.

The refurbished cottages were former residences for the lighthouse keepers in the days when it was manned.

For rates and other details, call 0418-740-067.

Source:

• QLD Lighthouse Offers A Holiday With A Difference - The West Australian Newspaper 29th April 2008  or PDF version

See Also:

• Cape Capricorn Lighthouse 

Cape Capricorn From The Air Image: AMSA