About North Mole Lighthouse
North Mole Lighthouse is a distinctive red cast-iron lighthouse at the end of North Mole Drive on the northern breakwater at the entrance to Fremantle Harbour in North Fremantle, Western Australia. Built in 1906, it marks the harbour's northern entrance opposite South Mole Lighthouse. The heritage-listed tower remains an active aid to navigation and is a prominent landmark for visitors walking the mole, offering views of the Indian Ocean, port operations and coastline.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to view the exterior of a small red cylindrical cast-iron lighthouse at the tip of a long paved breakwater. The site is an open coastal walk with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, Fremantle Harbour entrance, shipping movements, and the coastline toward Cottesloe and Fremantle. There is no interior access to the tower. The area is popular for walking, photography, fishing and sunset viewing, with a flat roadway and open sea on both sides.
Key highlights
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Historic 1906 red cast-iron lighthouse at Fremantle Harbour entrance
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Panoramic views of Indian Ocean, harbour entrance and vessel movements
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Popular sunset photography location opposite South Mole Lighthouse
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Flat paved walk along North Mole breakwater for sightseeing and fishing
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State heritage-listed active aid to navigation