To celebrate World Heritage Day, we’re celebrating some of the incredible Heritage sites found along the Bondi to Manly Walk.
First of the ranks: Hornby Lighthouse
This, the Hornby Lighthouse is perched on the tip of South Head with spectacular views. Built in 1858, it was the third lighthouse built in NSW and was built after the wrecking of the Dunbar.
After 81 days at sea, coming from England, the wooden Dunbar arrived at night and, with obscured vision, crashed into the rocks at South Head when trying to enter the Harbour. Of the 122 passengers aboard, only 121 survived.
As a result, our candy coloured Hornsby Lighthouse was built and still lights the way for boats.
Hornby Lighthouse and tributes to the Dunbar are all part of the South Head loop which you can start and finish in Watson’s Bay. Enjoy!
