Tacking Point Lighthouse stands on a rocky headland at the southern end of Lighthouse Beach, offering one of the best viewpoints on the mid-north coast. The lighthouse itself is a compact stone tower built in 1879, still operational today and listed on the state heritage register. The headland around it is a grassy reserve that makes for a fine spot to sit and watch for dolphins or whales (humpbacks pass the coast between June and November).
The lighthouse is the southern terminus of the Coastal Walk from Town Beach — about 9 kilometres of path that passes through Flynns Beach, Nobby's Beach, and Shelly Beach on the way south. It takes two to three hours to walk the full length one way, and you can arrange a return taxi or walk sections rather than the whole route.
The area around the lighthouse is also one of the better surf spots in the region, with consistent swells breaking along the beach below. Access is via a short walking track from the car park off Matthew Flinders Drive.