Cape Borda Lighthouse

Cape Borda Lighthouse (formerly known as the Flinders Light) is a lighthouse in the Australian state of South Australia located at Cape Borda on Kangaroo Island.

Cape Borda Lightstation
LocationKangaroo Island
South Australia
Australia
Coordinates35°45′09.9″S 136°35′35.7″E
Tower
Constructionstone tower
Automated1989
Height10 metres (33 ft)
Shapesquare tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower and lantern, red balcony rail
Power sourcemains electricity 
OperatorAustralian Maritime Safety Authority
Heritagestate heritage place since 24 July 1980
Light
First lit1858
Focal height155 metres (509 ft)
Intensity170,000 cd
Range21 nautical miles (39 km)
CharacteristicFl (4) 20s.
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