About Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse is a historic active lighthouse at the northern tip of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge in Naturaliste, within the City of Busselton, Western Australia. Built in 1903-1904 from local limestone and first lit in April 1904, the 20-metre tower overlooks Geographe Bay and the Indian Ocean. Located in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, it offers guided tours, a maritime museum in the keepers' cottages and panoramic coastal views.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact heritage precinct with the 20-metre limestone tower, keepers' cottages housing an interpretive museum, and an observation platform on a coastal headland within Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. Guided tours climb 59 steps to the lantern room for 360-degree views over Geographe Bay, the Indian Ocean and the Leeuwin-Naturaliste coastline. Grounds include a gift shop, picnic area, walking trail access and seasonal whale watching lookouts. The surrounding landscape is coastal heath and limestone cliffs.
Key highlights
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20-metre limestone lighthouse built 1903-1904 and still active
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Guided climb of 59 steps to lantern room with panoramic ocean views
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Keepers' cottages with maritime museum and interpretive displays
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Prime whale-watching headland overlooking Geographe Bay and Indian Ocean