# Low Head Pilot Station and Lighthouse

> A pilot station established in 1805 guards the mouth of the Tamar River; the lighthouse and maritime museum are the main sights.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-low-head-pilot-station/

A pilot station established in 1805 guards the mouth of the Tamar River; the lighthouse and maritime museum are the main sights. At dusk, guided viewing shows little penguins coming ashore. About an hour from Launceston.

- **Nearest town:** Launceston, Tasmania
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -41.0612, 146.7918

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Launceston, the Tamar Valley and the North](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-tas-launceston-tamar-north/)

## Nearby

- [Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-beaconsfield-mine-heritage-centre/) – 16 km
- [Mersey Bluff Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-mersey-bluff-lighthouse/) – 38 km
- [Cataract Gorge Reserve](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cataract-gorge/) – 51 km
- [Sheffield, Town of Murals](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-sheffield-town-of-murals/) – 53 km

## FAQs

### Where is Low Head Pilot Station and Lighthouse?

Low Head Pilot Station and Lighthouse is in Launceston, Tasmania, at GPS -41.0612, 146.7918.

### Which road trips pass Low Head Pilot Station and Lighthouse?

Low Head Pilot Station and Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Launceston, the Tamar Valley and the North.

### What is there to see near Low Head Pilot Station and Lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre (16 km), Mersey Bluff Lighthouse (38 km), Cataract Gorge Reserve (51 km) and Sheffield, Town of Murals (53 km).

### When is the best time to visit Low Head Pilot Station and Lighthouse?

The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)