Museum
Nelson Head Heritage Inner Lighthouse Reserve Museum
16 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Lovely outlook of the bay area, great little cafe with awesome view and the museum gives you an insight to the history of the area.
"In 1875, the headland was chosen as the lighthouse site because it provided the best views of the extensive waters of the Port. Lighthouse Cottage is a historic lighthouse keeper's cottage offers visitors beautiful views, local history, photographs, maps and information on marine rescue. It now operates as a museum of local history. See the working Coastal Patrol radio base, staffed by volunteers, is open to visitors."
"In 1875, the headland was chosen as the lighthouse site because it provided the best views of the extensive waters of the Port. Lighthouse Cottage is a historic lighthouse keeper's cottage offers visitors beautiful views, local history, photographs, maps and information on marine rescue. It now op…
Location
5A Lighthouse Trail
Nelson Bay, NSW