Nelson Head Lighthouse & Rescue Station Reserve Trust

Nelson Head Lighthouse & Rescue Station Reserve Trust This site is the historical location of the maritime Inner Light House which is now a Museum and Tea House with picturesque ocean and beach views.

Shades of War: On the morning of Tuesday, 24th May, a memorial service was held at the reserve to commemorate the 78th ...
27/05/2021

Shades of War: On the morning of Tuesday, 24th May, a memorial service was held at the reserve to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the crash of RAAF A24-39 in the bay whilst making a practice landings in the Bay. The pilot of the Catalina, Flight Lieutenant Brian (Tubby) Higgins was among seven crew members killed in the crash. There has been a memorial to the crew on the front lawn of the reserve ever since it was opened, and supposed faces the spot where to plane was hit by a rogue wave. This service was held in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of the RAAF, and representatives of the RAAF, Rathmines Catalina Museum, and family members among others attended. It is a reminder that the headland was fortified during the war with a bunker on the hill.

Following an grant from the NSW Lands Department the external of the cottage and other buildings at the reserve are unde...
11/05/2021

Following an grant from the NSW Lands Department the external of the cottage and other buildings at the reserve are undergoing an extensive face lift. So why don't you come up sometime and talk to the resident magpies who are also happy with the face lift.

Unfortunately, the tea rooms at the reserve is not opening on Tuesdays. Fortunately the museum and gift shop will still ...
17/03/2021

Unfortunately, the tea rooms at the reserve is not opening on Tuesdays. Fortunately the museum and gift shop will still be open, subject to Covid restrictions of course. We hope to have the renovations to the Light Room completed in the next month, and we are upgrading the displays in the museum, with new displays items coming on line all the time. Hope to see you there. Come and meet the local magpies,

Due to the relaxation of the Covid 19 Restrictions, the museum and gift shop have re-opened under Covid 19 distancing re...
07/02/2021

Due to the relaxation of the Covid 19 Restrictions, the museum and gift shop have re-opened under Covid 19 distancing restrictions. The tea rooms are operating as well. Unfortunately access to the radio room is still closed to the public. So why don't you come up and check out the view.

Although the museum in the reserve is closed because of the Covid 19 Restrictions the reserve is still being by our volu...
26/01/2021

Although the museum in the reserve is closed because of the Covid 19 Restrictions the reserve is still being by our volunteers, and work is progressing on the refurbishment of the light room. Unfortunately the shop is closed as well.

Our sister organisation of the Reserve, Port Stephens Historical Society has released a series of 3 new books about the ...
01/10/2020

Our sister organisation of the Reserve, Port Stephens Historical Society has released a series of 3 new books about the early shipwreck history of Port Stephens. Books are for sale direct from the Historical Society or from the reserve.

Following the receipt of a grant from the Australian National Maritime Museum work has commenced to restore the light ro...
25/08/2020

Following the receipt of a grant from the Australian National Maritime Museum work has commenced to restore the light room to how it initially. The room has been cleaned out, the new (old) lights are in the process of being ordered, and all is go..

Great news everyone, the museum in the reserve will be re-opened on the 1st July, 2020. Some of the exhibits have been u...
26/06/2020

Great news everyone, the museum in the reserve will be re-opened on the 1st July, 2020. Some of the exhibits have been upgraded and there are plans for further upgrades, reflecting more on the nautical history of Port Stephens. Unfortunately social distancing will have to be enforced. All welcome.The tea rooms are already open.

Anzac Day 2020, Nelson Head.
25/04/2020

Anzac Day 2020, Nelson Head.

This is just a message that the Reserve, tea rooms and museum are off limits until the end of the Corona Virus Emergency...
14/04/2020

This is just a message that the Reserve, tea rooms and museum are off limits until the end of the Corona Virus Emergency. Access to the radio room is also not permitted for the public. Keep isolated and keep safe.

Congratulations to the Trust volunteers for their fantastic work they do for this beautiful location. Special congratula...
19/11/2019

Congratulations to the Trust volunteers for their fantastic work they do for this beautiful location. Special congratulations to Harold Gibson for his individual contribution to the Trust Management Committee and this beautiful location.
Kevin Griffey
Chairperson
Nelson Head Lighthouse & Rescue Station Reserve Trust

Address

Lighthouse Road
Nelson Bay, NSW
2315

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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