Everyone is now able to enjoy the sweeping views of the city and Pacific Ocean from Nobbys Headland.  The Nobbys Lighthouse grounds will be available for free public access on the first and third Sunday of each month between 10am and 4pm.

Site amenities

Please note that there are limited toilet facilities at the site and there is no parking on site. Access for disabled persons needs to be arranged prior to arriving at Nobbys. Refreshments will be available.

Private hire

Nobbys Headland is a spectular venue for small weddings, wedding photographs, special occasions and corporate functions. See fee schedule below for pricing information*.

Community groups

The site is available to community groups as an exhibition space with access to one of the lightkeepers cottage available. See fee schedule below for pricing information*.

Event hire

The site is available for both ticketed and non-ticketed events. See fee schedule below for pricing information*.

Booking information

Contact Newcastle L!vesites for more information about booking an event at Nobbys Headland.

Email livesites@ncc.nsw.gov.au

Phone 0249 253 969

Filming and photography

Private filming and photography is permitted on site at any time during the public access days of the first and third Sundays of each month on a non exclusive basis.

Filming and photography at other times or on a non exclusive basis will incur the hire charges listed in the fee schedule below*.

Site inspection

Site inspection is available either during the public access days of the first and third Sunday of each month or every Tuesday at 10am. Site inspections outside these times can be arranged but will incur a callout fee in addition to any site hire charge.

Smoking and alcohol

Smoking is NOT permitted insides the grounds and only in a designated area outside the grounds. Alcohol is not permitted to be brought onto the site other than by the preferred caterer.

Planning To Visit Nobbys?

Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind prior to your visit

• there is no car access along the Macquarie Pier, you may walk or bicycle only
• from the Nobby's Beach carpark there is a 550m (10 minutes approximately) walk to the gate
• from the gate there is a 220m up-hill walk to the Signal Master's Cottage (5 minutes approximately)
• the site is by nature isolated and exposed, it is likely to be breezy depending on the time of day you visit and
• it is therefore advised you wear comfortable shoes for the walk and bring a jacket if it gets cold.

* The Nobbys site hire terms should also be read in conjunction with hire fees and charges

Recoverable costs includes but is not limited to site supervision, security, traffic control, toilet maintenance, catering –food and beverage associated costs, vehicle hire for disabled persons, marquees, tables/chairs, umbrellas, event ticketing, waste bins/site cleanup, first aid personnel.

Nobbys Headland is managed by the