Doors of WordPress V169

Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week features the iconic Cape Byron Lighthouse, perched on the headland at Byron Bay, New South Wales. While the lighthouse itself is the star attraction, I was equally drawn to its sturdy entrance door, which has welcomed keepers, workers and visitors for well over a century.

Standing on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland, Cape Byron Lighthouse first shone its light in December 1901. Built from prefabricated concrete blocks and designed by colonial architect Charles Harding, it was part of the “highway of lights” that helped guide ships safely along the New South Wales coastline.

Although the lighthouse is now fully automated, it remains an important navigational aid and one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks. From its hilltop position, visitors are rewarded with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, and during migration season there is a good chance of spotting humpback whales and dolphins passing by.