Panorama from South Head in Sydney showing the Hornby Lighthouse and a view over Sydney Harbour. The picture was taken near to the lighthouse from one of the old gun installations which at one time defended the harbour entrance.

Hornby Lighthouse on South Head - Sydney visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Hornby Lighthouse on South Head' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from New South Wales.

The Hornby Lighthouse is the third oldest lighthouse in Australia. It stands 9m tall on South Head guiding shipping into Sydney Harbour. This read and white stripped lighthouse stands on top of a 16m high cliff, and was first lit in 1858. The Hornby Light was automated in 1933. The oldest lighthouse in Australia is the Macquarie Lighthouse, which stands on Dunbar Head a few km to the south.

South Head has been an important defensive position for Sydney, and the remains of several gun installations can still be found. One of the old cannons is in overlooking Camp Cove near to HMAS Watson. From South Head the coastline runs due south to Bondi Beach. Due north of South Head, near to Manly and enclosing Sydney Harbour from the north is North Head.