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Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

Leeuwin Point | Cape Leeuwin, Augusta, Western Australia, Australia
Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Augusta
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
Owner description: Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is situated at the most south westerly tip of Australia, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet off the coast of the...... more » Owner description: Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is situated at the most south westerly tip of Australia, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet off the coast of the Margaret River region. A famous maritime landmark, the tower stands 39 metres high – the tallest on the Australian mainland. Guided tours are conducted daily at the Lighthouse. The precinct features a visitor centre, interpretive displays, café and retail shop in one of the historic cottages complete with ocean views. « less
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Narrabeen
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

A very interesting little complex where you can also enjoy a very good cup of coffee and meal at the attached cafe. The Lighthouse itself is of course the highlight and if you decide on paying for the short but enlightening tour (45+mins) tour with a guide, the history is very interesting. Quite high with over 140 steps to the... More

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Colorado
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

To stand on the end of a pennisula that divides the Southern Ocean frrom the Indian Ocean was memorable. Cape Leeuwin wasn't my favorite light house in Australia but it is definitely one of the tallest. I was disappointed in the condition of the lighthouse keepers cottages. Not anywhere near as nice as the restored cottages at the lighthouses in... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Well worth braving the wind to explore this area. We did the lighthouse tour and then went and checked out the old water wheel and surrounds. Take the time to have a walk around the rocks at the water wheel, we saw some really cool creatures hiding in the crevices. Be safe though, the waves can be a bit ferocious. More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

We weren't sure we were going to drive to Augusta but the lighthouse tour turned out to be a highlight of my whole trip. The tour was informative and really interesting. The views were great from the lighthouse and it was cool being on the edge of Australia. I definitely recommend. The guide, I think his name was Paul, knew... More

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Darwin, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We took our two small children to Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and it was well worth the short drive from Margaret River. Admission was included in our Ultimate Pass we purchased at Lake Cave. Lots of history to learn about here, and the guides are very friendly. Restaurant is great if you want some lunch or just morning or afternoon tea.... More

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Young, Australia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Informative and interesting. Lovely walk. Well maintained. Didn't do a tour as we had a small child. More

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Sydney
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

You have to pay to walk a few hundred metres out to the lighthouse More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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The tour is fantastic .. feels almost surreal to be in that lighthouse while the guide brings alive the many historic moments the structure has witnessed. Cd get very windy, best to keep a hat / scarf handy. More

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Perth, Australia
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

At the meeting of the Southern Ocean and the Indian Ocean the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse has a fantastic setting. The 30 minute tour of the lighthouse is well worth the $17 fee if only for the views form the platform outside of the light housing. The history and detail of how it come to be built is mazing. Well worht... More

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Melbourne Australia
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

It was very windy and quite remote really. There is a cafe there which you need to walk through to go out to the Lighthouse - didn't have the same impact as Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse at the other end of the Cape More

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