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Cape Naturaliste

We recognise and acknowledge Wardandi people as the traditional owners of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

Tour the lighthouse and explore the coastal scenery around the cape on a network of short walks and lookouts.

No dogs

No park entry fee

Cape Naturaliste
Tourism WA

About this place

Cape Naturaliste is the northernmost point of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge and separates the relatively sheltered waters of Geographe Bay from the southern Indian Ocean.

The 20m high lighthouse stands on a 100m bluff overlooking Geographe Bay. It was built in 1903 using limestone carted by bullock wagon from a quarry about 1.5km away. The three original keepers’ quarters are still standing.

The lighthouse is now an automatic operation, with its white beam visible for 26 nautical miles (48km), flashing twice every 10 seconds.

There is an accessible section of the Cape to Cape Track that runs between the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and Sugarloaf Rock. This is a world-class trail that provides an exceptional experience. It incorporates more than 1km of timber boardwalk. Seats are provided along the trail. Access this track at easy drop off points in parking areas at either the northern end by the lighthouse or at Sugarloaf Rock. It is suitable for wheelchairs and is graded 1:12.

Back to Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park

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!

Gallery

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coastal heath landscape with blue ocean
Cape Naturaliste
Amanda Smith

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rocky coastline with blue ocean
Cape Naturaliste
Amanda Smith

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rocky coastline with blue ocean
Cape Naturaliste
Amanda Smith

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coastal heath landscape with rocky headland and blue ocean
Cape Naturaliste
Amanda Smith

Facilities

Toilet

Activities

Bushwalking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

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

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

No park entry fee

Entry to Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park is free.

Site access

The lighthouse is 260m from the car park.

 

 

Parking

Parking is available including accessible parking bays.

Toilets

Toilets are available.
  • Wheelchair accessible

Accessibility

More accessibility information for Cape Naturaliste

Park office / Contact

Blackwood District (Busselton) Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9752 5555
blackwood@dbca.wa.gov.au

Location

Australia's South West
Margaret River

Trails

Cape Naturaliste Track, Dunsborough

Cape Naturaliste Track

4.0km
View this trail
Cape to Cape Track, Margaret River

Cape to Cape Track

123km
View this trail
Cape Naturaliste to Sugarloaf Rock, Dunsborough

Cape Naturaliste to Sugarloaf Rock

3.5km
View this trail
Bunker Bay Loop, Dunsborough

Bunker Bay Loop

3.6km
View this trail
Whale Lookout Walk Trail, Cape Naturaliste

Whale Lookout Walk Trail

2.4km
View this trail

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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    Safety

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    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

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    Swimming safety

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    Access friendly places

    Access to nature north of Perth

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    Powered campsites and generators

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