This mechanism consisted of a series of heavy weights and pulleys, similar to that of a grandfather clock, and had to be rewound every hour to keep the lamp rotating. The turning of the lamp was dramatically improved by replacing the bearings and rollers, on which a lamp weighing as much as 5 tons turned, with a mercury bath in which the lamp floated. The result was that even the heaviest of lamps could be turned with the pressure of only a finger. The lighthouse is located on the southern most point of the Mornington Peninsula and is easily accessable by road. Guided tours of the tower and museum are conducted on weekends.
Admission is charged.