About Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is a historic active lighthouse at the southwestern tip of Western Australia where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet, within Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park near Augusta. Completed in 1896 from local limestone, it stands 39 metres high and is the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia. The heritage precinct includes keepers' cottages, an interpretive centre and guided tower tours offering panoramic ocean views.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a heritage lighthouse precinct at the exposed cape where two oceans meet. Access to the tower is by guided tour only, involving a climb of 176 steps to the lantern room with 360-degree views of coastline, islands and ocean. The site includes the original limestone lighthouse, keepers' cottages, interpretive centre with maritime exhibits, cafe and gift shop, and outdoor viewing areas for photography, whale watching in season and coastal walks.
Key highlights
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Tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia at 39 metres, built 1895-1896
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Meeting point of the Indian Ocean and Southern Ocean at Cape Leeuwin
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Guided tours to the lantern room with panoramic coastal views
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Heritage precinct with keepers' cottages and interpretive centre
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Seasonal whale watching and dramatic coastal scenery within Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park