Built in 1875, these heritage buildings on Sugarloaf Point have been painstakingly restored into the head keeper’s cottage and two semi-detached assistant keepers’ cottages. They were designed by colonial architect James Barnet, who was responsible for Sydney General Post Office and a wing of the Australian Museum.
In the fishing and surf village of Seal Rocks and within Myall Lakes National Park, the lighthouse is one of only two in the country with an external staircase.
The main cottage has three bedrooms which comfortably sleep eight people. There’s an alfresco dining area with a barbecue and sweeping verandahs with expansive views of the rugged coastline.
The two smaller cottages each accommodate six people in their two bedrooms. There’s a private outdoor dining area for each cottage with a fully equipped kitchen commanding beach views.
A short walk away is Lighthouse Beach, a high-energy shorefront with pounding waves. Take a walk along the two-kilometre stretch of white sand at sunset and you will be blown away by the stunning scene.
If you continue the walk further through the national park, you’ll reach Treachery Beach, a great spot for fishing, surfing and spotting dolphins, whales, white-bellied sea eagles and fairy-wrens.
To the north of Seal Rocks Lighthouse, pleasant Boat Beach is protected from the southerlies and has calm waters.
About a 3.5-hour drive north of Sydney, Seal Rocks is a perfect getaway for a romantic weekend.
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Price: from $475 to $730 per night in peak season
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