Cape Willoughby Lighthouse

Cape Willoughby Lighthouse is a historic coastal lighthouse at the eastern tip of Kangaroo Island in South Australia, within Cape Willoughby Conservation Park. Built in 1852, it was the first lighthouse erected in South Australia to guide vessels through Backstairs Passage. The whitewashed tower, keeper's cottages and surrounding coastal cliffs offer heritage interpretation and panoramic views over the Backstairs Passage and Dudley Peninsula.

Visitors can expect a conserved lighthouse precinct on a rugged headland at the eastern end of Kangaroo Island. The site includes the 1852 whitewashed lighthouse tower, original keeper's cottages, outbuildings and coastal lookouts within Cape Willoughby Conservation Park. Access to the tower interior and lantern room is by guided tour only, with interpretation of lighthouse-keeping history. Surroundings feature dramatic cliffs, native vegetation, wildlife and expansive views across Backstairs Passage to the Fleurieu Peninsula.