A further upgrade was undertaken in 1935 to electric operation powered by diesel generators. The island is separated from the mainland by a shallow channel, one kilometre wide. Supplies in the early days were delivered by ship and later by helicopter. The lighthouse is 16 kilometres north east of Mallacoota and can only be reached by sea. Tours of the lighthouse are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1.00pm Flights can be arranged from Narooma.
Accommodation is available.
Gabo from air looking south.