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Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

We recognise and acknowledge Wardandi people as the Traditional Owners of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

The working historic lighthouse, open for tours daily, has views of the Indian Ocean to the west, and the Southern Ocean to the south and east.

No dogs

No park entry fee

Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
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About this place

Cape Leeuwin was named by Flinders in 1801 after the Dutch exploration ship the Leeuwin (meaning ‘lioness’), that visited the area in 1622.

The old lighthouse, still in use, is open daily for tours.

Twenty two ships were wrecked around Cape Leeuwin before the lighthouse was officially opened in 1896 and only one shipwreck has occurred since.

Built by timber tycoon Maurice Coleman Davies and John Wishart, with a clockwork apparatus and a kerosene lantern designed by Chance Brothers, the 39m tall light operated in original condition until 1982, when it was converted to hydraulics and electricity.

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Safety information

Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!

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Person standing on lighthouse looking at the view over the ocean
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
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Looking over a bay at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
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Aerial view of area around Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
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View of the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse from the water
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
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Aerial view of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
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View of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
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View of the top of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
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Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Wardandi people as the Traditional Owners of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

Opening hours

To book a tour visit Your Margaret River Region. 

No park entry fee

Entry to Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park is free.

Toilets

No toilets at this location. Follow Leave No Trace principles.

Park office / Contact

Blackwood District (Busselton) Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: (08) 9752 5555

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's South West
Margaret River

Park boundaries are approximations only and should not be used for navigation or orientation purposes.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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