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South Solitary Island Lighthouse, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Precision Helicopters

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Abandoned Lighthouse Island

One of only two lighthouse islands in New South Wales, it is situated approximately 18km from Coffs Harbour. 

The buildings were constructed in 1880 and are considered to be the oldest in the area.

The island is not accessible to the public, it is under the care of National Parks & Wildlife.

The lightstation was automated in 1975.

The Head Keepers Quarters and Assistant Keepers Quarters have been abandoned since 1975.

History of South Solitary Island

Helicopter Flights & Guided Walking Tour

Tour the Abandoned Lighthouse Island - August Tour Postponed

Join the Waiting List for next tours - precisionhelis@bigpond.com


Fly by helicopter for a walking guided tour of this historic lighthouse island.

The Lighthouse was automated in 1975 with all Keeper's and families leaving the island at this time. The island has been abandoned since 1975, the Keeper's Quarters being left to the elements and the birds! 

Access is restricted with the only chance to visit the island and view the quarters is by the tours held once a year by National Parks & Wildlife and Precision Helicopters.


Helicopter arrival at South Solitary Island, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Superior Lightstation Tour - One Hour

 includes ex-resident on the island*, tour of Lighthouse, tour of Keepers Quarters.

 $380 per person


What to Expect:

  • The visit on the island will be for 1 hour with an approximate 8 minute helicopter flight each way.
  • Tours will be conducted in small groups.
  • Once you have had a full safety briefing of the helicopter, the group will fly to the island.
  • On the island you will be taken on a fully guided interpretive tour by NPWS Rangers.
  • The tour will include inspecting some rooms of the Head lighthouse keepers quarters.
  • You will have the good fortune to inspect the Lighthouse and ascend the spiral staircase to view the magical panorama from the Light Tower balcony and Rangers will enlighten you with fascinating facts of the Lighthouse.
  • On the island will be a person who had lived on the island when the Lighthouse was not automated - listen to amazing stories of life hardships. *to be confirmed
  • Groups will stay together on formed concrete paths, children must be supervised at all times.
  • Return to Coffs Harbour Airport after the tour. 
  • Price: $380 per person
  • Email: precisionhelis@bigpond.com

Guided Walking Tour on South Solitary Island. Located 18kms from Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

Premium Lightstation Tour - Two Hours

 includes 1 hour extra, ex-resident on island*, tour of Lighthouse, tour of Keepers Quarters, walk down to gantry
$490 per person

 

What to Expect: 

  • Your visit to the island will be for 2 hours with an approximate 8 min helicopter flight each way.
  • Tours will be conducted in small groups.
  • Once you have had a full safety briefing of the helicopter, the group will fly to the island.
  • On the island you will be taken on a fully guided 2 hour interpretive tour by NPWS Rangers.
  • The tour will include inspecting some rooms of the Head lighthouse keepers quarters, an opportunity to hear some stories of life on the island before it was automated in 1975 and a walk down to the old gantry.
  • You will have the good fortune to inspect the Lighthouse and ascend the spiral staircase to view the magical panorama from the Light Tower balcony and Rangers will enlighten you with fascinating facts of the Lighthouse.
  • On the island will be a person who had lived on the island when the Lighthouse was not automated - listen to amazing stories of life hardships. * to be confirmed
  • An opportunity for a more relaxed pace of experience on the island, where participants can more readily absorb the unique environmental ambience of the island and follow their imagination as it wanders back through time to ponder the colourful times gone by of generations of lighthouse keepers and their families.  Time also to engage in casual conversation under the eaves of the restored keepers cottage with Rangers, all the while spotting for the blow of humpback whales on their migration to more northern breeding grounds. 
  • Groups will stay on formed concrete paths, children must be supervised at all times.
  • Return to Coffs Harbour Airport after the tour.
  • Price: $490 per person
  •  Email: precisionhelis@bigpond.com 

Ready to Book (August Tour Postponed)

What to Bring:

Departing from: Coffs Harbour

Departing from: Coffs Harbour

  • One small backpack per group (booking), water, camera, sunglasses, good hat that stays on in a strong breeze!, sun cream, waterproof jacket if showery.
  • Wear long sleeved clothing and flat sturdy footwear, NO thongs or slip on sandals. 

Departing from: Coffs Harbour

Departing from: Coffs Harbour

Departing from: Coffs Harbour

Departure location of 2021 tours to be advised on booking. 


A good level of mobility is required.


Please carefully review Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

From You to Us:

Departing from: Coffs Harbour

From You to Us:

Send to precisionhelis@bigpond.com

  1. Preferred weekend date: to be confirmed
  2. Which tour (2 hour or 1 hour):
  3. How many tickets you require:
  4. Full names and weight for each of the tickets:
  5. Mobile phone number:
  6. Confirmation each ticket holder has read/understood Terms & Conditions

Let's Go.....

Walking Guided Tour of South Solitary Island, Coffs Harbour, NSW Precision Helicopters

Contact Us:

Any questions you have, do not hesitate to contact us.

Send your pre-booking or to join the waiting list:

precisionhelis@bigpond.com

(02) 6652 9988

Actual time of day of your tour will be given to you closer to the departure date.  

Ticket Holder must be available for the full day of the tour.  

Tours may be transferred to alternate time/day if weather prevails.

Payment in full due 6 weeks before tour.

Time to Visit History Again

Cinesound News- 1950's

Insight into life on the island in the 1950's - have your sound on....

A Journey From a Few Years Ago...

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Private Tour of the Island

South Solitary Island lighthouse, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia Precision Helicopters, p

Unique Lightstation Tour

Offering a longer stay on the island, a smaller group size and a more intimate experience, the Wildlife Special includes key aspects of the standard guided tour of the island and around the light station with an added focus on experiencing of South Solitary Island and surrounding Solitary Islands Marine Park. 


3 Hour Tour - $950 per person 


precisionhelis@bigpond.com

(02) 6652 9988

*minimum numbers required

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