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The cafe is open seven days for coffee, lunch and delicious snacks; opening hours may vary.
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Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is a must-see attraction. This historic lighthouse is the tallest on mainland Australia. It is situated at the most south-westerly point of Australia, at the tip of a spectacular peninsula where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet.
Take a trip through maritime history and learn how this famous landmark was constructed from local limestone in 1895, and it remains a vital working lighthouse for vessels navigating the treacherous Cape.
Housed within one of the original lighthouse keepers' cottages, the Interpretive Centre is an outstanding interactive experience that celebrates the history and lives of the numerous lighthouse keepers who were custodians of this rugged coastline.Â
From May to September, the lighthouse transforms into one of the best land-based vantage points for spotting migrating whales.
Interesting site & museum, paid extra for lighthouse tour, great seeing big lens up close, but beware: lots of steps. Nice cafe for quick lunch on enclosed verandah of old keepers cottage. Hot creamy chai latte, nice crispy doorstop toasties. Just arrived too late to get tickets and also walk the 300m to the lighthouse, but looked around museum and site while we waited for next one (only 30mins later). Not crowded midweek around lunchtime, only 2-4 ppl on tour up lighthouse. Gift shop has lots of nice sea-themed things for adults and kids
Debbie Foster26 March 2025
Loved visiting this iconic part of the southwest! Didn't do the climb up the lighthouse, but the walk around the lighthouse, and the lighthouse keeper's home and interactive display were excellent. The day turned on the wind for us, and it was fabulous! I would have been disappointed if it had been calm. :-)
Captain Solo03 April 2025
My favourite scenic spot to visit and see the grounds surrounding the lighthouse. Lots of places to just sit around and enjoy the views
David Vincent31 January 2025
This lighthouse has something for everyone. Small museum, guided tours of lighthouse or just walking around (like me), informative signboards, and a watchful cow with an eyepatch and peg leg. Be sure to ask the amazing staff how the cow statue came to be on the lighthouse grounds. This is where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet.
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