Cape Wickham Lighthouse 150th Anniversary
King Island, Tasmania, Australia
A festival of events celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the construction of the Cape Wickham Lighthouse
3rd - 7th November 2011
Events include...
100 km Cycling Event, 78 km Walking and Running Ultra Marathon, Lighthouse Tours, Historical Tours and Talks, A Family Fun Day and Food Feast just to name a few.
DOWNLOAD the Cape Wickham 150th EVENT PROGRAM (.pdf, 500kb, revised Oct 27) for all events & times. All flights and accommodation are still available, but are filling up fast. Book early to avoid disappointment.
DOWNLOAD the INFORMATION BROCHURE produced by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Cape Wickham Lighthouse (.pdf, 3MB).
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Cheese Sculpting
Cape Wickham CHEESE CHALLENGE.
Artists are invited to submit Cheese Sculpture entries by 3 November, 2011 for the first Cape Wickham Cheese Challenge to be staged on King Island, 5–7 November, 2011.
Prizes, donated by King Island Dairy, will be awarded in each category: Senior, Intermediate, Junior
The Cheese Sculptures will be prominently displayed during the Cape Wickham Lighthouse 150th Anniversary Celebrations.
Lighthouse Tours
November 3rd - 7th
An information booklet produced by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Cape Wickham Lighthouse is available for download (.pdf, 3MB)
Due to the expected high demand for tours to the top of the
Cape Wickham lighthouse both locals and visitors alike MUST book a time to
climb.
Bookings can be made by phoning KIRDO on (03) 6462 1778.
Please see the Event Program for times.
Cape Wickham
Costume Ball
Friday 7th November 2011 from 6.30 pm
@ Town Hall
Dinner, Music, Entertainment and Prizes. Bookings for tables of 6 or 7. Ticket purchase at
Harbour Road Cafe.
150th Celebration Theme Costume Dress
(not compulsory)
