Low Head

Low Head occupies a low headland at the mouth of the Tamar River, where northern Tasmania meets Bass Strait. The coast is shaped by the tidal Tamar estuary and the open waters of the strait, the channel separating Tasmania from mainland Australia. Low Head Lighthouse, first lit in 1833, remains a defining local landmark, while the nearby historic pilot station recalls the work of guiding shipping safely into the river. The headland is also known for little penguins that come ashore after dark. Nearby George Town is one of Tasmania’s earliest European settlements. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Tasmania.

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