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Low Head, TAS

Nestled on the picturesque Low Head Peninsula at the mouth of the Tamar River, the Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum occupies the 1835 convict-built Pilots' Row, Australia's oldest pilot station. The museum showcases an extensive collection of artifacts from the days of sail and steam, narrating the rich maritime history of the region. Visitors of all ages can engage with interactive exhibits, including handling the ship's helm, operating engine room telegraphs, sounding the foghorn, ringing the ship's bell, and sending messages in Morse code. Adjacent to the museum, the historic lighthouse stands as Australia's third oldest light station, and the only operating G-type foghorn in the Southern Hemisphere sounds at noon each Sunday. The museum is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm, with a small entry fee.