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I have always wanted to stay in a lighthouse, so when I saw I could make this dream a reality at the Lighthouse Cottages in Seal Rock, I jumped at the chance.
Being perched high on a cliff overlooking a rugged coastline seemed exhilarating to me. I also liked the idea of getting nice and cozy inside whilst the wild weather did its thing outside.
As we drove towards our lighthouse accommodation in NSW, I conjured up images of passing ships and distant encounters with migrating wildlife.
We came close to experiencing a lighthouse stay many times whilst living in Ireland back in 2002, but never quite got there.
Now was our chance.
But did it live up to the expectations? What does staying in a lighthouse cottage really feel like? In this guide, we share our experience staying at the Seal Rock Lighthouse cottages in New South Wales.
Where Is Seal Rocks Lighthouse Cottages?
Seal Rocks Lighthouse cottages is 3 hours north of Sydney and 2 hours south of Port Macquarie on the mid north coast of New South Wales.
They are located on the grounds of the Myall Lakes and Walling National Parks on Worimi Land, and are surrounded by beautiful lakes, beaches, rivers and rock pools.
They are located in the heart of the fishing and surf village of Seal Rocks NSW.
The nearest airport is Taree Airport, which is located 88.5 km from Seal Rocks. The nearest supermarket is in Smith Lakes, a 25-minute from the property and you will have to bring groceries with you.
There is a general store, butcher and bakery in Smith Lakes, but not in Seal Rocks.
About Lighthouse Cottages Seal Rock
The Lighthouse Cottages at Seal Rock are historically significant buildings, built as the Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse keeper and his assistant’s home.
They were designed by colonial architect James Barnet, who is famous for designing several other iconic buildings in Australia, such as the Sydney General Post Office, the New South Wales Museum and Callan Park Lunatic Asylum.
They were built in 1875 at the time the lighthouse was built, and the lighthouse still operates to this day, but it has been automated by electricity since 1987.
The light tower, while not part of the holiday accommodation, is one of only two light towers in Australia that has an external stairway.
Facilities
Each cottage comes kitted out with all the facilities you need for a…
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