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The Friends of South Solitary Island Lighthouse is a group made up of dedicated individuals who want to preserve the history of the South Solitary Island Lighthouse.
As a not for profit community organisation, your membership supports:
upkeep and maintenance of the historic South Solitary Lighthouse and buildings in conjunction with NPWS
valuable research and documentation of the history of the Lighthouse – documented, visual and aural
public exhibits and events to promote and celebrate the history of the SSIL
maintenance and upkeep of the Optic housing at the Jetty
Membership Benefits
Unique Volunteer Opportunities, both on and off the Island
First Round Invitations to public FOSSIL events
Discounts on Public Ticketed Events
Member Newsletter
Member Only Social Events
Voting Rights at Meetings
Ability to join Committee and Sub Committees
Opportunity to assist events and event planning
Sign up for membership for just $15 per year
Membership Form
Alternatively you can download and print a manual paper application and arrange payment via bank transfer.
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Friends of South Solitary Island Lighthouse Inc. is a not for profit community organisation. Discover what your membership helps support and how you can get involved.
LIGHTHOUSE HISTORY
Explore the timeline of the South Solitary Island lighthouse from the initial idea from Government 1856, to the opening of the lighthouse in 1880, right through to current day.
Do you have a story to share about the history of the South Solitary Island Lighthouse?
First Head Keeper appointed and Light first exhibited
First known helicopter lands on the island
Lighthouse automated and all residents leave
New home for the lighthouse optic at the jetty foreshores
First Order Chance Brothers Optic finds its home at the Jetty Foreshores
The new home for the 143 year old First Order Chance Brothers optic from South Solitary Island Lighthouse will soon attract thousands to the Jetty Foreshores to see this iconic piece of Coffs Harbour’s and Australia’s maritime history.
Keep an eye out for news of events planned surrounding the official opening.
