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Vlamingh Head Lighthouse

Yardie Creek Road, Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia
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Ranked #3 of 8 attractions in Exmouth
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
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Bribie Island, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We visited the Lighthouse on the afternoon of our first stay in Exmouth and stayed for the sunset with our chairs and of course our bottle of chilled wine. As the Lighthouse is an obvious tourist stop it is a shame that the area is not maintained to a higher standard even if it has been de-commissioned. And as sunsets... More

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Newcastle, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Great spot to watch the sunset, its a short drive out of town ( 15kms) maybe. With views over the coastine. More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The lighthouse is definitely on the low end of the tourist attraction scale even for lighthouse enthusiasts. Built in 1912 it's nothing spectacular. The view however, is worth the drive particularly around sunset. As you'll find yourself repeatedly driving past this place it would be a shame to miss it. So take a brief detour and spend half an hour... More

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Mollymook, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Wow, if you want to watch the sun go down over the Indian Ocean, pack a bottle of wine, some nibbles, chairs and your camera. This is a must do to watch the sun go down over the horizon. While not the depth of a Broome sunset it sure is spectacular to watch. Gas rigs lit up and boat ruins... More

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Melbourne
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Well worth the steep drive up the hill and besides the amazing view there was internet and telephone coverage so we could share the experience with family and friends. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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109 helpful votes 109 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Great views from the top at all times of the day.Lovely for a romantic drink at sunset, but be aware of the wildlife on the road driving back into Exmouth after dark. More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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Fab views and nice drive loved the history that goes with it More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

What can I say......the sunset here is to die for and the view over the reef ain't bad either!! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

One of the better places to watch the sunset over the ocean especially if you're from the eastern states. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

watch the sun set on one side turn around and watch the moon rise. a gr8 way to end the day More

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