[1] It was relocated to the Mackay Marina in 1985 and restored to full working condition, making it the last fully functional kerosene operated lighthouse in the world.

The current lighthouse at Pine Islet is a 20 feet (6.1 m) high fiberglass tower without a lamp, which also serves as a daymark.

[3] The building was prefabricated and constructed on the islet, built of an internal hardwood frame, clad with riveted galvanized iron plates imported from Britain.

A red shade was used to mark Normanby Rock, about 1.6 kilometres (0.86 nmi) to the southwest.

[10] In 1923, the light was converted to a Chance Brothers 55 millimetres (2.2 in) incandescent gas mantle fuelled by vapourised kerosene.

Reconstruction started on 18 August 1989[9] and the lighthouse was restored to fully functional status in late 1995, making it the last operational kerosene light in the world.

[2] The current tower is a 20 feet (6.1 m) high fiberglass structure without a lantern,[2] which also acts as a daymark.

The light source is a 12 Volt 35 Watt Halogen lamp with an intensity of 63,155 cd.

[12] Of the other buildings on the station, one keeper's cottage is extant, painted white with a green roof.

[2] The current lighthouse at Pine Islet is operated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.