Nobbys Lighthouse
Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

Nobbys Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Newcastle, New South Wales, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 992 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 14 landmarks in Newcastle.
Nobbys Lighthouse at a glance
- Category
- Lighthouses
- State
- New South Wales
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Reviews
- 992
- Newcastle rank
- #2 of 14
- National rank
- #190 of 489
About Nobbys Lighthouse
Nobbys Lighthouse is one of 14 catalogued landmarks in Newcastle, New South Wales, sitting within the lighthouses category. Among Newcastle's landmarks it currently ranks #2 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.
Visitors rate Nobbys Lighthouse 4.6 out of 5 across 992 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the lighthouses category nationally it ranks #5 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Nobbys Lighthouse ranks #190 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 39%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within New South Wales it sits at #48 of 111, and within the lighthouses category it holds #5 of 10 Australia-wide. Its 4.6 rating runs above the lighthouses average of 4.59, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Nobbys Lighthouse is located at Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Newcastle. For the wider context, the Newcastle city page ranks all 14 local landmarks side by side, and the Lighthouses category page compares Nobbys Lighthouse with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Nobbys Lighthouse worth visiting?
- Nobbys Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Newcastle, New South Wales, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 992 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 14 landmarks in Newcastle.
- Where is Nobbys Lighthouse?
- Nobbys Lighthouse is located at Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Nobbys Lighthouse?
- Nobbys Lighthouse is categorised as lighthouse. You can explore more lighthouses across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Nobbys Lighthouse rated?
- Nobbys Lighthouse holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 992 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Nobbys Lighthouse?
- By visitor review volume, Nobbys Lighthouse ranks #190 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 39%), #48 of 111 in New South Wales, and #2 of 14 in Newcastle.
- How does Nobbys Lighthouse compare to other lighthouses?
- Among 10 lighthouses catalogued across Australia, Nobbys Lighthouse ranks #5 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.59.
- What landmarks are near Nobbys Lighthouse?
- The closest landmarks to Nobbys Lighthouse are Nobbys Head (84 m away), Oyster Bank (549 m away), Newcastle Breakwater (596 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.