Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Outer South Head

Ocean-facing side of Sydney Harbour's southern headland.

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Name
Aboriginal
Tarral`bai
Alternate
Tarralbe
Alternate
Woo-la-ra
Type

Macquarie lighthouse

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2008

Early colonial Sydney relied on the safe arrival of ships bringing goods and supplies into the harbor and the construction of lighthouses has a long history. Today a Sydney landmark, the Macquarie lighthouse still stands proud and tall against the dramatic beauty of South Head.