About this place
The waterwheel was built to power a hydraulic ram, which would pump water to supply the lighthouse and keepers' cottages. It quickly became encrusted with a coating of limestone and is now frozen in rock. Water from the spring still flows through the sluiceway, with the high calcium content protecting this historic feature from the ravages of time.
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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Water Wheel
Radha Deepchand
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Water Wheel
Bronwyn Wells
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Water Wheel
Bronwyn Wells
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Water Wheel
Bronwyn Wells
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Water Wheel
Bronwyn Wells
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 Water Wheel.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Wardandi people as the Traditional Owners of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.