Name and Location

The Unnamed "Roundhouse Park" Lighthouse Beacon is located in Roundhouse Park, 2/6 Victoria Parade, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia. The coordinates are -41°10′35″ S, 146°21′46″ E (–41.1765841, 146.362988). You can find it on the OpenStreetMap at https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-41.1765841&mlon=146.362988#map=18/-41.17658/146.36299.

Construction and History

The lighthouse beacon has no official name, historical records, or architectural details publicly available. It is cataloged in local GIS/OSM data as a "lighthouse" (man_made:lighthouse) at the edge of Roundhouse Park overlooking the Mersey River estuary. The structure appears to be of late 20th- or early 21st-century installation.

Architecture and Materials

The beacon sits on the riverbank adjacent to a small jetty used by anglers. Photographs show a short metal or concrete post topped by a small lantern—just large enough to hold a single solar-powered light. No public record of tower height, materials, or architect is available.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic is not officially published. Observers report a steady white light after dusk, likely flashing or occulting at irregular intervals to mark the pier's end for local craft. The beacon serves as a local aid for small recreational vessels, fishing boats, and kayaks entering or exiting the Mersey River at low speed.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is situated in a public park. Visitors can approach on foot via Victoria Parade or via the Devonport Cycle and Walking Track. No entrance fee is required. The park is open 24 hours, and the light operates automatically from dusk till dawn.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding environment features low riverbank parkland with lawns, shaded picnic tables, and a children's playground. Nearby is the historic Round House (a former convict-era lock-up from the 1840s), which gives the park its name. Across the river is the Mersey Bluff headland.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Speculation suggests that the beacon was installed by the local council in the 1990s or 2000s to improve safety for evening anglers. It is also possible that the light pattern may be internally documented by the Tasmanian Marine and Safety Authority, though no charted reference number has been located.

Technical and Operational Details

The beacon is presumed fully automated, solar-charged LED unit with battery backup. No official documentation on power or automation is available.

Further Information

• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/30606352">OpenStreetMap node 30606352: https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/30606352
• City of Devonport Council – Roundhouse Park (public amenities listing)
• Tasmanian Marine and Safety Authority – local aids to navigation (inquiry may be required)