Flagstaff Point Lighthouse

lot 2500/LOT 2 Endeavour Dr, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

4.7(2,269 reviews)
Flagstaff Point Lighthouse, Wollongong, New South Wales

Flagstaff Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wollongong, New South Wales, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,269 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 10 landmarks in Wollongong.

Flagstaff Point Lighthouse at a glance

Category
Lighthouses
Rating
4.7 / 5
Reviews
2,269
Wollongong rank
#1 of 10
National rank
#130 of 489

About Flagstaff Point Lighthouse

Flagstaff Point Lighthouse is one of 10 catalogued landmarks in Wollongong, New South Wales, sitting within the lighthouses category. Among Wollongong's landmarks it currently ranks #1 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.

Visitors rate Flagstaff Point Lighthouse 4.7 out of 5 across 2,269 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the lighthouses category nationally it ranks #3 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, Flagstaff Point Lighthouse ranks #130 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 27%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within New South Wales it sits at #36 of 111, and within the lighthouses category it holds #3 of 10 Australia-wide. Its 4.7 rating runs above the lighthouses average of 4.59, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.

Flagstaff Point Lighthouse is located at lot 2500/LOT 2 Endeavour Dr, Wollongong NSW 2500, 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 Wollongong. For the wider context, the Wollongong city page ranks all 10 local landmarks side by side, and the Lighthouses category page compares Flagstaff Point Lighthouse with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flagstaff Point Lighthouse worth visiting?
Flagstaff Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wollongong, New South Wales, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,269 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 10 landmarks in Wollongong.
Where is Flagstaff Point Lighthouse?
Flagstaff Point Lighthouse is located at lot 2500/LOT 2 Endeavour Dr, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia.
What type of landmark is Flagstaff Point Lighthouse?
Flagstaff Point Lighthouse is categorised as lighthouse. You can explore more lighthouses across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is Flagstaff Point Lighthouse rated?
Flagstaff Point Lighthouse holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 2,269 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
How popular is Flagstaff Point Lighthouse?
By visitor review volume, Flagstaff Point Lighthouse ranks #130 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 27%), #36 of 111 in New South Wales, and #1 of 10 in Wollongong.
How does Flagstaff Point Lighthouse compare to other lighthouses?
Among 10 lighthouses catalogued across Australia, Flagstaff Point Lighthouse ranks #3 by review volume, and its 4.7 rating beats the category average of 4.59.
What landmarks are near Flagstaff Point Lighthouse?
The closest landmarks to Flagstaff Point Lighthouse are Flagstaff Hill (100 m away), Wollongong Head Lighthouse Rockpool (107 m away), Wollongong Fishing Harbour (192 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Closest Landmarks by Distance

  1. Flagstaff Hill100 m
  2. Wollongong Head Lighthouse Rockpool107 m
  3. Wollongong Fishing Harbour192 m
  4. Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse364 m
  5. Wollongong Self-Guided Heritage Walk470 m
  6. Ted Tobin OAM Observation Deck625 m

Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.